alleryWhat is one benefit of nesting in colonies?
ANeeding less food
BLaying bigger eggs
CSkipping incubation
DSafer from predators
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Safer from predators
1. Some birds nest together in large groups.
2. This may give increased protection against predation.
3. It does not change egg size or remove incubation.
_Source: Wikipedia, Bird nest, Colonial nesting_
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