According to paragraph 3, why are birds concerned with defending their territory in the morning?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the reasons why birds are concerned with defending their territory during the early morning hours, as discussed in paragraph 3 of the reading passage.
Answer
To establish territory and attract mates.
Birds are concerned with defending their territory in the morning because it serves a dual purpose: to establish and defend a territory, and to attract a mate by indicating to a prospective mate that the singer has territorial control.
Answer for screen readers
Birds are concerned with defending their territory in the morning because it serves a dual purpose: to establish and defend a territory, and to attract a mate by indicating to a prospective mate that the singer has territorial control.
More Information
The dawn chorus is a time when birdsongs can communicate both territorial claims and attract potential mates.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume the primary reason for singing is only one of the two purposes.
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