Question

the eastern kingbird hunts by catching flying insects in mid-air, an approach which requires impressive and energetic acrobatic maneuvers. what type of functional response do you expect the kingbird will have to increasing insect prey abundance?

Answer 1

It is safe to assume that the eastern kingbird will have a type 2 functional response to an increase in prey abundance.

The functional response, in ecology, is a data-based description of the behavior of certain animals' consumption rates in response to a change in prey density. This can be of three kinds:

• Type 1: An increase in consumption
• Type 2: A decrease in consumption
• Type 3:  Decreased consumption, followed by a quick increase.

The Eastern kingbird is likely to follow a type 1 functional response to the presence of more prey. The reason for this, aside from it being the most common response, is that the eastern kingbird consumes insects, which do not provide a great amount of energy, in a way that consumes much energy. Therefore it is logical to assume that the kingbird will consume more prey to better sustain its rigorous feeding habits.

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