Question

question 5 1 pts the scissor - tailed flycatcher is a species of bird with a breeding range in the central and southwest united states. which of the following would directly increase the size of a scissor - tailed flycatcher population in a given year? immigration of scissor - tailed flycatchers that have moved from other breeding areas. emigration of male scissor - tailed flycatchers that were unable to secure territories. hatching of a smaller percentage of eggs in the scissor - tailed flycatcher population. arrival of a new species that preys on scissor - tailed flycatchers.

Explanation:

Immigration is the movement of individuals into a population, which directly adds to the population size. Emigration reduces the population size. A smaller hatching - percentage of eggs would decrease the population growth rate. The arrival of a new predator would likely decrease the population due to predation.

Answer:

A. Immigration of scissor - tailed flycatchers that have moved from other breeding areas.