Hawks typically forage for their rodent prey species during the daytime. Although owls may eat similar prey species, and live in the same area, they forage during the night. This is best described as an example of ____.

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Hawks and owls are both predators that consume similar prey species, but they have evolved to occupy different niches to reduce competition for resources. This niche differentiation is known as resource partitioning. Hawks primarily hunt during the daytime, while owls hunt during the night, which allows both species to coexist in the same habitat by reducing competition for prey.

Hawks Typically Forage for Their Rodent Prey Species During the Daytime