Interspecific competition occurs when individuals of different species compete for the same resources, such as food, water, or space. This competition can affect the population dynamics and survival of both species involved. For example, when two bird species feed on the same type of seeds, they may struggle to obtain enough food, leading to reduced growth or reproduction rates. This type of competition can lead to various ecological outcomes, including resource partitioning, where species adapt to use different resources, or competitive exclusion, where one species outcompetes the other and drives it to local extinction. Understanding interspecific competition is crucial for studying ecosystems and biodiversity.