Based on your knowledge of cost- benefit analysis, why would you expect some white- fronted bee- eaters to fly very far away from the nests to forage when there are food sources nearby?
A) Predation is highest closest to the nest.
B) Food near the nest is usually of lower quality.
C) Competition for food is too intense near the nest.
D) There might be some plentiful food sources further away.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Based on cost-benefit analysis, it is likely that the white-fronted bee-eaters have found some plentiful food sources further away from the nest that are worth the additional energy expenditure to forage. They may be balancing the benefits of higher quality or quantity of food with the costs of travel and potential risks.

Based on Your Knowledge of Cost- Benefit Analysis, Why Would