Question

What are some of the posible signals of male quality in widowbirds and what information might they convey? What are the females choosing and why

Answer 1

Male produces signals of bright red, yellow epaulets and long tails.

Males produce bright red and yellow epaulets as well as chevrons on their wings. These bright epaulets attracts the female of this species and helps in the sexual activity of widowbird species.

The males of several widowbird species also grow long tail feathers about half a meter in length. The long tail is favored by sexual selection through female choice of mates. Female prefer long tails red-collared widowbird so we can conclude that male produces signals of bright red, yellow epaulets and long tails.

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