Question

The burrowing owl is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, prairies, savannas, deserts, farmlands, golf courses, and other urban areas throughout most of western United States and Florida, Central America, and most of South America. It makes its home in burrows of other animals and primarily eats insects and small rodents. As humans build more cities, nearby burrowing owl habitats change due to destruction of burrows and loss of prey. Which is the least likely outcome of the habitat changes that are described? The niche of the burrowing owl may change as it adapts to the changes. The niche of the burrowing owl may change as it moves to a new habitat. The population of the burrowing owl may be reduced or even become extinct. The population of the burrowing owl may increase in its new surroundings.

Answer 1

Extinction would be the least likely outcome

Answer 2

Answer: The population of the burrowing may be reduced or even extinct.

Explanation:

An adaptation is change or alteration in the structure and function of an organism which favors it's survival in the changing habitat.

Niche can be define as the functional role of an organism in an ecosystem for example type of food chosen, breeding season, habitat and others.

The niche of the burrowing owl will change in the new habitat. But population may not reduce or extinct as the members will adapt the changes occurring in the new habitat.