What does courtship ritual mean?

In the context of selecting a mate, the courtship ritual is the practices and traditions engaged in during the period of time that two people spend getting to know one another before agreeing to marry.

Why do animals have courtship rituals?

Courtship displays are a form of communication, enabling birds to signal their willingness to mate. They also give the birds an opportunity to assess their partner. A female bird invests a great deal of energy in producing eggs, incubating them, and raising the young.

Why are mating rituals important?

Mating ritual evolved because it is advantageous for females to have choice of partners. If the female has sperm from more than one male, then sperm competition comes into play. After mating has taken place, males do various things to stop the female mating again.