Male bowerbirds spend much of their time decorating their nests. What is the most likely reason the males would do this?

a. to cushion the nest for eggs and future chicks

b. to hide the nest from predators to make the nest easier

c. to find when the male comes back with food

d. to attract female bowerbirds who likely choose males with the best decorated nest

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Sylvia Carlson

11 January, 15:43

Male bowerbirds spend much of their time decorating their nests. What is the most likely reason the males would do this?

a. to cushion the nest for eggs and future chicks

b. to hide the nest from predators to make the nest easier

c. to find when the male comes back with food

d. to attract female bowerbirds who likely choose males with the best decorated nest

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Diya Swanson · Answer 1

The correct answer is D. to attract female bowerbirds who likely choose males with the best decorated nest.

Bowerbirds are known for building nests or "bowers" and the males use their building skills to attract female bowerbirds. They build elaborate structures with twigs before decorating them with objects.