Courtship and Mating of Birds

Courtship and Mating of Birds
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Click for this Bird)	Click Below for Courtship Choices Courtship Strategies Bird Courtship Displays Bird Courtship Nests Bird Courtship Feeding Bird Courtship Singing Bird Communal Display Grounds	Click Below for Mating Choices Mating Strategies Bird Mating Systems Bird Monogamy Mating Bird Polygamy and Polyandry Mating Bird Promiscuity Mating Bird Lek Mating Extremes within a Family Bird Communal Breeding
	Courtship and Mating of Birds A bird without a mate is a bird without offspring. Because natural selection has placed the burden on each bird to leave descendants, birds have evolved into creatures that use a variety of methods to meet the challenge of providing the next generation. Courtship and mating rituals are among the most varied and fascinating of all bird behaviors. The sequence and variety of courting behaviors vary widely among species, but they typically begin with territorial defense and song followed by mate-attraction displays, courtship feeding, and selection of a nest site.
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