When researchers experimentally altered tail lengths of male widow birds (Euplectes progne), they found that females chose males with longer tails even when tail length did not correlate with any tangible benefit to a male's ability to defend territory. What are two possible reasons that females prefer longer tails?

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When Researchers Experimentally Altered Tail Lengths of Male Widow Birds