Some male birds are very colorful and stand out visually in comparison to their drab counterparts. They also may make loud vocalizations during courtship. These visual and auditory signals may make them more likely to attract predators and be killed. Evaluate each of the statements to find the best description for the evolution of male coloration and vocalization in birds.
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A Colorful and vocal birds may be eaten by predators with greater frequency, so this is a poor adaptation.Colorful and vocal birds may be eaten by predators with greater frequency, so this is a poor adaptation.
B Colorful and vocal male birds may attract the most mates and pass on their genes. This is an adaptive trait.Colorful and vocal male birds may attract the most mates and pass on their genes. This is an adaptive trait.
C Colorful and vocal birds mimic their drab counterparts when predators are nearby, so predators are just as likely to eat any member of the population.Colorful and vocal birds mimic their drab counterparts when predators are nearby, so predators are just as likely to eat any member of the population.
D Colorful and vocal birds will only mate with colorful and vocal females, meaning these groups will become a different species from their drab counterparts.