Is big bird an apex predator
not at all! as we can tell from his general behavior and repeated comments about how delicious birdseed is, Big Bird is a megafauna herbivore and a keystone of the Sesame Street ecosystem!
Big Bird is too large to be challenged by the predatory muppets, so he can browse where he pleases, and in doing so he opens up spaces and opportunities for the smaller muppets, both predatory and non-predatory alike!
Some people might have been confused by the fact that Big Birds eyes are on the front of his head, a trait often seen in predators. But the truth is that with no predators big enough to challenge the Bird it doesn't really matter where his eyes are. Maybe his front facing eyes are an evolutionary holdover from the days when his ancestors had to hunt for their food, who knows, nature is amazing! In any case he is definitely an herbivore now and we can all be thankful for that.
Predators are more likely to have front-facing eyes than prey, but that’s because predators tend to prioritize depth perception over field of view, and prey the opposite. Big Bird, not having any natural predators, would not necessarily need a wide field of view, and greater depth perception would be beneficial in the Sesame Street biome, which appears to be filled with hard surfaces and obstacles, many of which change frequently.
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which are the predatory muppets?
Animal, Dr. Teeth, that eight foot tall monstery dude, and Gonzo.
do not slander sweetums like this
What are you trying to imply here?
sweetums and gonzo are ethical vegetarians
Since Big Bird lives in a predominantly linear environment, superior depth perception means he can identify potential threats from further away along the length of Sesame Street, because the buildings on either side significantly reduce the likelihood of a predator coming at him from the sides.
Also the Count is literally a vampire and probably the apex predator in the Sesame Street Biome. Or Cookie Monster if he doesn't get enough cookies.
Apex predator
And Oscar is the scavenger who be keeping the streets clean of roadkill (but don't tell him shhh)