what happens to the peacocks with dull feathers?

Question

why do the pretty ones get to reproduce more?

Answer 1

This is adaptation via sexual selection. It is the other driving force of evolution (the first being natural selection). The genes for dull peacock feathers have log since been lost from the males, they are however, retained in the peahen, who needs to blend in more with the surroundings while she sits on the eggs etc. The peacock just has to survive long enough to pass on his genetic material to the next generation, and having flashy feathers helps him to pick up chicks on a Saturday night - even if it means he is less likely to escape predators because of his awkward flying. Sex is like that. Like a lot of animals, the females are attracted by flashy rituals and such, so the peacocks with the nicest tail feathers got to pass on their genes.

Answer 2

Peacocks with dull feathers are most likely not to reproduce because they need bright colors to attract mates. Peacocks with bright or as u say "pretty" colors, reproduce more because they attract the most amount of mates. :D

Answer 3

Peacocks with dull feathers are female they get poked.

Answer 4

That,s usually the female but in the male case those feathers fall off. I think.