Biology

Question

This table shows males and females of different types of birds.

Cardinal

House finch

Type of Bird

Mallard duck

Male

Female

Which adaptation do these birds have in common?

OA. The females have larger wings for flying.

B. The males have webbed feet for swimming.

OC. The females have sharper beaks for eating seeds.

OD. The males have brighter feathers for attracting mates.

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Answer

The answer is OD. The males have brighter feathers for attracting mates.

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The adaptation that these birds have in common is that the males have brighter feathers for attracting mates. This is a common adaptation in many bird species where...