Animal Behaviors Quick Check

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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

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
flashing feathers to show their health and grooming abilities

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

Answer 1

In bird behavior, some actions serve multiple purposes, including courtship and territorial defense. The correct answer to the question is:

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

This behavior involves not only attracting potential mates but also defending the area from rival males, indicating territorial behavior.