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.

The correct answer would be "The population of the burrowing owl may increase in its new surroundings".

Habitat destruction is one of the major causes of extinction of many species.

The living species either move to a new habitat or get extinct due to the scarcity of resources.

In new habitats or niches, they face lot challenges like competition from already existing species, new resources due to which their survival rates reduce to a great extent.

They may evolve to adapt to new habitats, resources, and niches.

Thus, there are least chances that the population of burrowing owl may increase in its new surroundings.

1. b.

2. d.

3. a.

5. d.

6. c.

these are the only ones that i know, i hope this , and good luck.

on island x the species needed to adapt because they were being subject to predators which didn't inhabit island y.