The behavior that is both a courtship behavior and a territorial behavior is creating a bower (arch) with interesting objects and defending it from rival males. This behavior involves not only attracting potential mates but also establishing and protecting a territory from competitors.
Birds display a wide variety of courtship behaviors. Which behavior is also a territorial behavior?(1 point)
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flashing feathers to show their health and grooming abilities
flashing feathers to show their health and grooming abilities
singing a particular song to help potential mates hear them
singing a particular song to help potential mates hear them
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
dancing and calling on a lek (communal ground) with other males, competing for female attention
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