Question

a group of greater flamingos performing mating dances
Greater flamingos perform dances in a group to attract mates. The flamingos begin their dances by marching together. They then perform many motions, called postures. They may twist their heads from side to side, clean their feathers with their beaks, dip their heads into the water, or throw open their wings.
Each flamingo performs a different mating dance. A flamingo that performs a more complex dance is more likely to pair with a mate than a flamingo that performs a simple dance. To perform more complex dances, flamingos use many types of postures and change their postures frequently.
Why might performing complex dances increase the reproductive success of a greater flamingo? Complete the claim below that answers this question and is best supported by the passage.

Answer 1

Performing complex dances may increase the reproductive success of a greater flamingo because these intricate dances demonstrate the flamingo's vitality and fitness to potential mates. A more complex dance often indicates that a flamingo is healthier and more capable of performing a variety of movements, signaling that it may be a better partner and more suitable for reproduction. As a result, flamingos that execute complex dances are more likely to attract and pair with mates, thereby enhancing their chances of reproductive success.