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Q: Why are there more blackbirds than hawks?
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Are bluebirds small?

Bluebirds are larger than other birds such as sparrows and finches. They are smaller than most woodpeckers, robins, blackbirds, owls, and hawks. So they are more medium sized.


Why are there fewer hawks then blackbirds in the food chain?

hawks are predators and territorial they need large territories to hunt so you see less of them


What types of birds are there?

There are many types of birds, some of them are : Robins, sparrows, hawks, crows, thrushes, pidgens and blackbirds. Sorry if there are not enough here, but these are all i can think of at the moment.


What kills blackbirds?

There are a number of predators that kill blackbirds. One is the cat (many people think of cats as cute and friendly, but outdoors, they can hunt and kill all sorts of birds). Other predators that kill blackbirds include raccoons, certain types of snakes, crows, owls, hawks, and red foxes. In addition to predators, there are also certain parasites that are fatal to blackbirds.


What kind of bird does humming hitch a ride on?

Some kingbirds(Couch's, Western Kingbirds) will hitch rides on hawks or vultures.


What eats a tadpole?

well, blackbirds are the most common to eat tadpoles. Tadpoles are VERY fast swimmers, and blackbirds are VERY fast at catching their prey. but, hawks and eagles eat tadpoles as well; but not as much as blackbirds because, hawks and eagles eat meat that are land animals, besides frogs, toads, and some reptiles, but if hawks and eagles need the tadpoles to keep themselves or their babies alive. most likely, for their babies. birds would die to keep their babies alive. same goes for owls. so, the birds that eat tadpoles *rarely and frequently* are: owls, blackbirds, hawks, and eagles.


Why does the hawk at the top of the food chain needs larger population of blackbirds than its own population?

it needs the black birds because the black birds have a hormone in there body called kryptonite, which cures the hawks prostate (penis) cancer.


Do hawks have more energy than plants in a terrestrial ecosystem?

yes


How do hawks reproduce?

hawks reproduce by giving birth when they give birth more and more hawks are living.


What are the enemies of the bird?

Other predators of blackbirds include Raccoons, snakes, crows, owls, hawks, and Red Foxes. Some parasites of Red-winged Blackbirds include blood-sucking flies, lice, and mites. When breeding season is over, Red-winged Blackbirds join enormous flocks, often mixed with Grackles, European Starlings, and Cowbirds.


Why are all red-winged blackbirds not displaced by yellow-headed blackbirds?

The red wing is far more common of the two, with a much larger range.


How do blackbirds reproduce?

Blackbirds reproduce by laying eggs.