The trophic level of a bird can vary depending on its diet. Birds that primarily eat seeds, fruits, and nectar are considered primary consumers, while those that eat insects or small animals are secondary consumers. Birds of Prey, such as hawks and eagles, are typically tertiary consumers as they are at the top of the food chain. Thus, the specific trophic level of a bird depends on its feeding habits.
Secondary Consumer
Primary Consumer
Bluebird, blackbird, frigate bird, tropic bird, ovenbird.
the lower level
2.2
the bottom
Each tropic level is only able to use about 10% of the energy from its food. Because of this energy loss, there is usually not enough energy left to after a fourth tropic level to support anything higher.
the highest
lots
No
Roughly 10% of the energy from one trophic level is transferred to the next trophic level. This loss of energy occurs mainly through metabolic processes such as respiration and heat loss, resulting in less energy being available for the next trophic level.
the equator