Why is it an advantage for a female cardinal to choose a brightly colored male as her mate?
A) A brightly colored male is less attractive to predators.
B) Brightly colored males are able to camouflage the nest with their red feathers.
C) Brightly colored males are healthier.
D) A brightly colored male sings the loudest.
E) A brightly colored male will help her raise their offspring.

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Generally brightly colored feathers in a male signals health and vitality and by choosing a mate with these characteristics she is more likely to produce offspring that will be healthy.Bloom's

Why Is It an Advantage for a Female Cardinal to Choose