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Which is the main reason the northern spotted owl was listed as a threatened species?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recommended listing northern spotted owls as a threatened species.Fewer than 2000 spotted owls lived in the timber-rich forests of the Pacific Northwest.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologists said that poor timber harvest management by the U.S. Forest Service was a chief cause for habitat loss and declining numbers of these owls.

Which is the main reason the northern spotted owl was listed as a threatened species?
A . The number of owls declined because they lost their habitat.
B . The owls migrated elsewhere because there was no food.
C . The owls struggled to survive because the climate changed.
D . Natural disasters destroyed the owls’ habitat.
E . The owls’ migration patterns threatened their homes.

Answer: A

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