A biologist once told me, "Everything is display." I wonder if eating on a conspicuous perch while turning so that one's colors may be viewed from every angle is a good way to advertise to any female who might be in the neighborhood that one is a good provider.
Around 5:00 p.m. last night I good very good looks at a male KESTREL at the top of the telephone pole (above the sparrow nest box) eating a small rodent. As he ate and repositioned himself, he turned in a complete circle, providing excellent views. That is one striking bird.
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