Question

the great hornbill and the toucan both eat the same fruit, insects, and nuts. they both live in the rainforest. their large bills function to get food and also as warning coloration. which of the following is a limiting factor to the toucan population? overlapping breeding seasons bill coloration genetic variability competition

Explanation:

Since the great hornbill and toucan have the same diet and habitat, they compete for resources. Competition can limit the toucan population as it affects access to food and other necessities. Overlapping breeding seasons, bill coloration, and genetic variability are not directly limiting factors based on the given information about their shared diet and habitat.

Answer:

D. competition