Question

During the spring, male sage grouse gather in an open area and strut about, erecting their feathers in a fanlike display. They also make booming sounds using their inflated air sacs. The function of this dance is to _______.

Answer 1

Attract the female attention

Step-by-step explanation:

Male sage grouse have feathers to the toes, pointed tail and legs, two inflated air sacs on the neck, brown throat and black belly. In the mating season, many male sage grouse gathers in an open area do courtship display to attract the females.

In their courtship display, they erect their feathers like a peacock do and make blooming sound by inflating their air sac. Females choose that male sage grouse which seems to be more attractive to them and mate with that male sage grouse. Therefore the function of this dance is to attract female attention.