A courtship display is a set of display behaviors in which an animal, usually a male, attempts to attract a mate; the mate exercises choice, so sexual selection acts on the display.A courtship display

What exactly is courtship?

Courtship is the period of development towards a sexual relationship wherein a couple get to know each other and decide whether there will be an engagement, followed by a marriage.

WHAT ARE courtship behaviors examples?

Pairs may show courtship behaviors such as grooming each other, playing and wrestling, chasing each other or bumping and hip pushing each other. They will also sniff and lick each other, and a female may even position herself in front of her partner to tell him shes ready.

What is the purpose of courtship behavior?

To attract females, males may perform display behaviors or engage in physical combat with other males. These behaviors are called courtship behaviors. They get the attention of females and give the males a chance to show off their traits and abilities.