A bird species is found in a region where food resources are relatively abundant,but patchy in distribution.Nests are found near these resource patches.Many individuals are attracted to these nesting and feeding areas.Which of the following reproductive patterns is likely to be true of this species?
A)The parents are probably polygynous and the young are altricial.
B)The parents are probably polyandrous and the young are altricial.
C)The parents are probably monogamous and the young are precocial.
D)The parents are probably polygynous and the young are precocial.

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Patchy food resources often favors bird species that are polygynous and young are precocial.Young are independent at hatching and can forage for near-by food.Males can mate with more than one female since he is not needed to protect the nest and bring food to the young.

A Bird Species Is Found in a Region Where Food