Some species of birds have a distinctive mode of courtship called "lekking." Males of lekking species assemble in groups (leks) and display. Females come to the leks and observe the displays by the males
Eventually a female selects a male and mates with him. What is the fundamental difference between this situation and the formation of territories by males that call from their territories to attract females? (Hint: What does a female base her choice on in each situation?)
When a female bird evaluates a male that is calling from its territory, she can evaluate both the quality of the territory (Does it offer nest sites and feeding sites? Is it exposed to predators or sheltered from them?) and the quality of the male (Has he established undisputed control of his territory, or must he break off his calling to chase away intruding males? Do his plumage and coloration indicate that he is well nourished and free from diseases and parasites?). In a lekking species, a female can base her selection only on the qualities of the male—Is his display vigorous and continuous? Was he able to secure a spot near the center of the lek, or was he relegated to the periphery?
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