Male Hummingbirds Flash a Patch of Iridescent Feathers on Their

Multiple Choice

Male hummingbirds flash a patch of iridescent feathers on their neck called the gorget.This behavior makes them very visible.Why advertise their presence to a predator?

A) Hummingbirds are so fast that predation is not a large factor for them.
B) Predators cannot see colors so are not alerted.
C) The benefits of defending a territory exceed the costs of predation.
D) This is an example of a maladaptive behavior that decreases overall fitness. Clarify question: