Male birds lose interest in fading females
In choosing a mate both males and females rely on visual cues to determine which potential partner will supply the best genes, best nesting site, best territory, and best parenting skills. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Frontiers in Zoology shows that male blue tits' (Cyanistes caeruleus) parental behavior is determined by female ornamentation (ultraviolet coloration of the crown), as predicted by the differential allocation hypothesis (DAH). read more
Male birds lose interest in fading females
WANDERING EYE: Male blue tits lose interest when their mates' beauty starts fading, staying out longer and neglecting their offspring, a new study has found.
Mon 25 Jun 12 from ABC Science
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