Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India-695 581
*Email: milimohan09@gmail.com
Online published on 24 December, 2014.
Behaviour refers to the response of an organism with its physical environment. Melopsittacus undulatus form malefemale pair bond for reproduction and display specific premating and post mating behavioural patterns. Premating behaviours are specific and play a crucial role in Pair bonding and mating success. The relationships between frequency, interval, and duration of individual behavioural patterns and premating behavioural activities have not been fully investigated. Through this study, we evaluate the effect of premating behaviours in reproductive success.
Melopsittacus undulatus, pair bonding, premating, frequency, reproductive success
