Mating Behavior in Birds

The video explores fascinating courtship behaviors in the animal kingdom, focusing on how males attract females. Females are often choosy, selecting mates based on attributes like appearance and performance. The buff-breasted sandpiper uses a unique armpit display to attract females, while the manakin performs an elaborate dance involving two males, showcasing the importance of skill and cooperation in courtship displays.

In the animal kingdom, which gender is typically more selective when choosing a mate?

• Both equally

• Females

• Males

• Neither

What is the primary reason females are choosy about their mates?

• Males provide food

• Males offer protection

• Males contribute good genes

• Males build nests

What evolutionary concept describes the competition among males to enhance their attractiveness?

• Genetic drift

• Arms race

• Survival of the fittest

• Natural selection

Which bird is known for its unique armpit display to attract females?

• Albatross

• Mannequin

• Peacock

• Buff-breasted Sandpiper

What feature of the buff-breasted sandpiper is highlighted during its mating display?

• White armpit

• Colorful feathers

• Long tail

• Melodious song

How do female buff-breasted sandpipers respond to the male's display?

• They attack the male

• They ignore it

• They fly away

• They are attracted from miles away

What is unique about the mannequin bird's dance display?

• It involves singing

• It is performed solo

• It involves two partners

• It is done at night

In the mannequin bird's dance, who eventually gets to mate with the female?

• Neither

• The senior male

• The apprentice

• Both partners

What role does the apprentice play in the mannequin bird's dance?

• He learns from the senior male

• He leads the dance

• He builds the nest

• He sings

What happens to the apprentice in the mannequin bird's dance over time?

• He stops dancing

• He becomes the senior male

• He finds a new partner

• He leaves the group