birds with wattles and masks

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oconnore51
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birds with wattles and masks

Are these for ornamental purposes, for mating or protection?  Just wondering.

Elizabeth

Woko
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Good question. They may well have evolved as an aid to survival or procreation (e.g., wattles when shaken may stir up insects which can then be captured & eaten; birds with the biggest &/or brightest masks may attract mates with stronger genes.

oconnore51
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Thanks Woko, wattles as personal food carrier bags.

elizabeth

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