Does female-female aggression explain male polyterritoriality in the pied flycatcher? A reply to Slagsvold and Dale
Article Abstract:
A study conducted to evaluate the capability of female aggression to shape the mating pattern of the pied flycatcher shows that aggression by primary females is ineffective in preventing further matings of males as they give up easily if the prospecting females are willing to stay. The hypothesis that the aggression by the primary female prevents the settlement of a secondary female to a close second territory, is a less plausible explanation for polyterritoriality in the pied flycatcher. The males with close second territory are found to have reduced mating success.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1995
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Do pied flycatcher females guard their monogamous status?
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Pied flycatcher males are successful in their polygamous attempts in the secondary territories because of the reluctance of mated females of the species in protecting secondary territories of their males, providing ample opportunity to males to mate with other females. Aggressive nature is shown by the females of the species towards their adversaries to ensure paternal care for their young. Aggressiveness shown by the mated females could be the reason for the polyterritorial behavior of the males.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1995
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Plumage color and male-male interactions in the pied flycatcher
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A study exploring the effect of plumage color on male-male interaction in the pied flycatcher was conducted. Results indicate that there is no association between plumage color and the ability to defend neighboring nests and agressiveness to intruders. Black males were targeted for more agression but brown males were at a slight disadvantage when establishing their own territories.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1993
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