Robin Courtship Behavior and Mating

The video explores the territorial and courtship behaviors of robins. Male robins claim and defend territories to attract mates. Courtship involves a series of rituals, including singing, curtsying, and dancing. The male demonstrates dominance by raising his crown feathers and offering food, but ultimately, the female controls the mating decision through a special dance.

What is the primary reason male robins are territorial?

• To avoid predators

• To build a nest

• To attract a mate

• To find more food for themselves

How does a male robin initially invite a female for courtship?

• By offering food

• By building a nest

• By singing a song

• By performing a dance

What gesture does the female robin make in response to the male's song?

• She flies away

• She curtsies and flutters her wings

• She performs a special dance

• She sings back

During the courtship dance, how does the male robin show his dominance?

• By raising his crown feathers

• By singing louder

• By ignoring the female

• By flying higher

What does the male robin occasionally offer the female during courtship?

• A place to nest

• A piece of string

• A shiny object

• The juiciest grubs

Who ultimately decides if mating will occur in robin courtship?

• Neither, it's random

• Both equally

• The female robin

• The male robin

What might the male robin need to do before the female decides to mate?

• Fight off other males

• Provide many dinners

• Build a nest

• Sing more songs