Courtship differences in male ring doves: avoidance of cuckoldry?

Journal Article (Journal Article)

Male ring doves exhibit less courtship and more aggressive behavior toward females that have recently associated with other males than to females that have been isolated. The difference in response may be related to the differing probability of cuckoldry.

Full Text

Duke Authors

Erickson, Carl J.

Cited Authors

Erickson, CJ; Zenone, PG

Published Date

June 1, 1976

Published In

Science (New York, N.Y.)

Volume / Issue

192 / 4246

Start / End Page

1353 - 1354

PubMed ID

17739842

Pubmed Central ID

17739842

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

1095-9203

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0036-8075

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1126/science.192.4246.1353

Language

eng