Why Is It an Advantage for a Female Cardinal to Choose

question 29

Multiple Choice

Why is it an advantage for a female cardinal to choose a brightly colored male as her mate?

• A) A brightly colored male is less attractive to predators.
• B) Brightly colored males are able to camouflage the nest with their red feathers.
• C) Brightly colored males are healthier and more likely to produce healthy offspring.
• D) A brightly colored male sings the loudest.
• E) A brightly colored male will help her raise their offspring.

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