Doka Nason

Abstract In a large and ever-growing number of animal species, it is now appreciated that females use colors as a visual signal in a range of social interactions, including both courtship and territorial aggression. Yet, it remains unclear whether female color phenotypes and/or aggressive behaviors are correlated with any attributes of their mate's phenotype.

Abstract Fergusson Island lies off the southeastern end of New Guinea and is the largest landmass in the D′Entrecasteaux and Trobriand Island Endemic Bird Area. We conducted audiovisual and camera trapping surveys in eastern Fergusson in September 2022 and recorded 97 bird species, documenting breeding and vocalizations for several of the EBA′s endemic taxa.

Abstract While the impacts of male phenotypic quality on female mating decisions are well-studied, less is known about how male attributes may influence female aggressive behavior. To address this, we evaluated the degree to which females mated to more attractive males may behave more aggressively toward simulated female rivals, as might be predicted if intrasexual competition exists over access to mates.