Answer:
Urban sprawl has caused a lot of damage to ecosystems and the environment. Since the owl ecosystem is in question, the following two effects are seen-
1. Loss of food
2. Loss of habitat
Explanation:
Urban sprawl is the process by which urbanization is taking place by destroying forests and constructing buildings and cities. The owl is a nocturnal bird that sleeps during the day and preys at night. The owl feeds on small rodents, grasshoppers, snakes etc. They live in trees, farmlands, prairie, etc.
If the forests are cut, the trees where the owls reside will be lost. They will become homeless and will have to move elsewhere to find food.
Since they feed on rodents, these rodents hide in the grass and under the trees. If the grass and trees are destroyed to make roads and buildings, the owl will remain hungry and will eventually die if it does not relocate.
