Male hummingbirds flash a patch of iridescent feathers on their neck called the gorget. This behavior makes them very visible. Why advertise their presence to a predator?
A. Hummingbirds are so fast that predation is not a large factor for them.
B. This is an example of a maladaptive behavior that decreases overall fitness.
C. The benefits of defending a territory exceed the costs of predation.
D. Predators cannot see colors so are not alerted.
Answer: C
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