Male Australian bowerbirds build and decorate elaborate structures, called bowers, out of grasses and other vegetation. If we want to understand how this behavior promotes a male bowerbird's ability to survive and reproduce, we want to understand its:

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The adaptive function of a behavior refers to how it increases an organism's chances of survival and reproduction. In this case, understanding how building and decorating bowers helps male bowerbirds attract mates and reproduce would be exploring its adaptive function.

Male Australian Bowerbirds Build and Decorate Elaborate Structures, Called Bowers