Display in monogamous pairs: a review of empirical data and evolutionary explanations

By Carl-adam Wachtmeister. 2001

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A dynamic trait affects continuous pair assessment in the blue-footed booby, Sula nebouxii (2003, background): “In many monogamous birds, however, colourful traits are exhibited after pair formation and their function is not fully understood (Wachtmeister 2001).”
Male preference for female foot colour in the socially monogamous blue-footed booby, Sula nebouxii (2005, unknown): “…on the sexual behaviour, increased risk of disease and parasite transmission), when female quality (or fertility) is highly variable, and when males provide a substantial amount of parental care to the offspring (Trivers 1972; Johnstone et al. 1996; Cunningham & Birkhead 1998; Wachtmeister 2001).”
A review of hypotheses for the functions of avian duetting (2004, background): “…assessment of mate quality has limited power to account for ongoing duets and other mutual displays performed after pair formation by monogamous species with little opportunity for mate choice because of longterm partnerships and low levels of divorce and extra-pair mating (Wachtmeister 2001).”
Sociable schedules: interplay between avian seasonal and social behaviour (2006, background): “Feedback processes between mates have been thoroughly documented (e.g. Lorenz 1935; Tinbergen 1953; Lewis & Orcutt 1971; Wingfield & Marler 1988; Black 1996a; Wachtmeister 2001).”