Editing Peafowl (section)

==== Redundant signal hypothesis ====
Although an intricate display catches a peahen's attention, the redundant signal hypothesis also plays a crucial role in keeping this attention on the peacock's display. The redundant signal hypothesis explains that whilst each signal that a male projects is about the same quality, the addition of multiple signals enhances the reliability of that mate. This idea also suggests that the success of multiple signalling is not only due to the repetitiveness of the signal, but also of multiple receivers of the signal. In the peacock species, males congregate a communal display during breeding season and the peahens observe. Peacocks first defend their territory through intra-sexual behaviour, defending their areas from intruders. They fight for areas within the congregation to display a strong front for the peahens. Central positions are usually taken by older, dominant males, which influences mating success. Certain morphological and behavioural traits come in to play during inter and intra-sexual selection, which include train length for territory acquisition and visual and vocal displays involved in mate choice by peahens.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Loyau |first1=Adeline |last2=Jalme |first2=Michel Saint |last3=Sorci |first3=Gabriele |title=Intra- and Intersexual Selection for Multiple Traits in the Peacock (''Pavo cristatus'') |journal=Ethology |date=September 2005 |volume=111 |issue=9 |pages=810–820 |doi=10.1111/j.1439-0310.2005.01091.x |bibcode=2005Ethol.111..810L }}</ref>