Bluebirds are songbirds that, like wood ducks, nest in cavities in trees. European house sparrows, which have been introduced to North America, also nest in such cavities. Explain how the arrival of the house sparrows affected the carrying capacity for bluebirds. What affect would you expect this change have on the number of bluebirds?
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Chapter 44 Problem 3
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Bluebirds are songbirds that, like wood ducks, nest in cavities in trees. European house sparrows, which have been introduced to North America, also nest in such cavities. Explain how the arrival of the house sparrows affected the carrying capacity for bluebirds. What affect would you expect this change have on the number of bluebirds?
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Given: Bluebirds and wood ducks are songbirds that rely on nesting in cavities in trees. European house sparrows, introduced to North America, also utilize these cavities for nesting.
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The presence of European house sparrows, which also utilize tree cavities for nesting like bluebirds, has likely affected the ability of bluebirds to find suitable nesti
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Title
Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life 15
Author
Cecie Starr , Ralph Taggart , Christine Evers , Lisa Starr
ISBN
9781337408332
Bluebirds are songbirds that, like wood ducks, nest in cavities in trees. European house sparrows, which have been introduced to North America, also nest in such cavities. Explain how the arrival of the house sparrows affected the carrying capacity for bluebirds. What affect would you expect this change have on the number of bluebirds?
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Chapter 44: Problem 3 Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life 15