References & Sources - August 8, 1998 Why do pigeons get so romantic?
Female pigeons may be offering sex to encourage their mates to stay close and protect them from harassment by other males.
References:
Lovell-Mansbridge, C., and T.R. Birkhead. 1998. Do female pigeons trade pair copulations for protection? Animal Behaviour 56(July):235.
Sources:
T.R. Birkhead
University of Sheffield
Department of Animal and Plant Sciences
Sheffield S10 2TN
United Kingdom
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