Why do areas with more coyotes usually have more songbirds?

[Ad_Quid_Orator]

Hint: the answer is a bit shall we say "dark".

[Lliam]

Is it because coyotes don't pursue songbirds, but they do deter cats and other animals that might prey on songbirds?

[Kori1236]

Not sure about coyotes but I know wolves and ravens often team up. And many wolves will have one raven they’re friends with

[Astarlessnightsky]

I guess coyotes scare away other predetors like cats.

[backdoorman]

Probably because the critters coyotes eat tend to eat songbirds, so more coyotes means fewer songbird-eating critters.

[Ad_Quid_Orator]

Why responsible pet owners keep their cat inside.

[DextroShade]

They kill the cats who would otherwise eat the birds.

[Wise4myage]

Good question, I do not know the answer.