“On the roadside, two roosters fought in an intense clash, but their battle resembled a chivalrous combat more than anything else. Both participants made numerous feints, like experienced fencers, trying to outsmart each other. They fluffed their feathers, increasing their size and attempting to intimidate their opponent to break his morale. Ultimately, one of them could not withstand the pressure and hurriedly fled into the field, escaping from the pursuit of the other male,” shared their impressions the witnesses.
Ecologist Alexander Sosnovsky explained that in spring, male pheasants often engage in such duels, fighting for their territory and females. As a result, stronger males push out the weaker ones, leaving them in a difficult position.
