Lekking in birds: choice, competition and reproductive constraints
1984; Wiley; Volume: 126; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1111/j.1474-919x.1984.tb07997.x
ISSN1474-919X
Autores Tópico(s)Avian ecology and behavior
ResumoThis paper discusses the importance of female choice and intrasexual competition in lek species. The importance of phenotypic differences between individuals is stressed. Reproductive constraints limit the possible behavioural strategies that can be used by males and females. I suggest that it is difficult to understand reproductive behaviour without a knowledge of these reproductive constraints.
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