Animal Behaviors Quick Check

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Question
Birds display a wide variety of courtship behaviors. Which behavior is also a territorial behavior?(1 point)
Responses

singing a particular song to help potential mates hear them
singing a particular song to help potential mates hear them

dancing and calling on a lek (communal ground) with other males, competing for female attention
dancing and calling on a lek (communal ground) with other males, competing for female attention

creating a bower (arch) with interesting objects and defending it from rival males
creating a bower (arch) with interesting objects and defending it from rival males

flashing feathers to show their health and grooming abilities

1 answer

The behavior that is also a territorial behavior is:

creating a bower (arch) with interesting objects and defending it from rival males.

This involves not only attracting a mate but also defending a specific area from competitors, which is characteristic of territorial behavior.