7.5 ECOSYSTEMS Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Quiz

What plant was introduced by humans that affected the willow flycatcher's habitat?

• Bamboo

• Tamarisk

• Cactus

• Fern

What is the main diet of the southwestern willow flycatcher?

• Seeds

• Fruits

• Insects

• Fish

Which states are part of the flycatcher's migration destination?

• Texas and Florida

• Arizona and Colorado

• Washington and Oregon

• New York and Pennsylvania

What is the main concern of scientists and community members regarding tamarisk?

• It provides too much shade

• It attracts too many insects

• It takes over river habitats

• It grows too slowly

What is the role of tamarisk in the flycatcher's habitat?

• It provides food

• It serves as a nesting site

• It offers protection from predators

• It is a water source

What types of trees are mentioned in the habitat of Mormon Mesa?

• Pine and oak

• Willow and tamarisk

• Maple and birch

• Cedar and spruce

In which year were the most flycatcher nests found in tamarisk trees?

• 2011

• 2012

• 2013

• 2015

How many babies were born in 2011 according to the data?

• 3 babies

• 8 babies

• 17 babies

• 1 baby

Which year had the same number of nests in willow trees as in 2011?

• 2012

• 2013

• 2014

• 2015

What is the relationship between the introduction of the tamarisk beetle and the number of nests in tamarisk trees?

• Increase in nests

• Decrease in nests

• No change

• Data not available