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    Biology
    Grade-7
    Easy

    Question

    _________ birds produce striking breeding plumage, which can include distinctive colors or shapes such as lengthy streamers.

    1. Carotenoids
    2. Male              
    3. Molting
    4. Juvenile
    5. Subadult 

    Hint:

    The animal species which produce sperm for fertilization.

    The correct answer is: Male

      • Male birds produce distinct features to attract female birds for mating
      • Male birds have colorful plumage than females
      • Male birds mark using attractive colors indicating an area has been already occupied and is ready for fight
      • Artificially colored male birds (through diet) are found to attract females better
      • Naturally colored male birds provide food for the females and the chicks better
      • Male birds more colorful than females: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-are-male-birds-more-c/

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