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and it occurs in the morning. The female is then ready for fertilization. The singing male synchronizes his mate's ovulation and by so singing he lays claim to fathering tomorrow's chick. He needs to be there on the spot at this critical mating time. Dawn is the time for romance for daylight birds. |
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