Maya observes the birds at a local park one afternoon and states that they prefer to search for food in trees rather than on the ground. Why is Mayas statement not considered to be a theory? She did not explain why the birds prefer to search for food in trees rather than on the ground. She did not observe the birds at different times or on enough days. She did not keep detailed field notes on the types of birds and feeding patterns she observed. Her statement must be replicated by other scientists and agreed on in the scientific community.