Brown-headed Cowbirds lay their eggs in other birds' nests,relying upon another species to raise their chicks.Although many species continue to raise the cowbird chicks,some species reject the eggs and offspring.Further,Brown-headed Cowbirds are rare inside large forests.Which of the following represents an adaptation in response to this cowbird threat?

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Breeding birds of other species nesting in deep forests would be an adaptation in response to the cowbird threat because Brown-headed Cowbirds are rare inside large forests. By nesting deep in the forest, other bird species could potentially avoid the cowbirds and their eggs. A, C, and D are not adaptations that are directly related to the cowbird threat.

Brown-Headed Cowbirds Lay Their Eggs in Other Birds' Nests,relying Upon