urospuolisten
Urospuolisten is a term used in ornithology to refer to birds that are sexually dimorphic, meaning males and females of the same species exhibit different physical characteristics. This dimorphism can manifest in various ways, most commonly in plumage coloration, but also in size, beak shape, or vocalizations. In many urospuolisten species, the male is more brightly colored or has more elaborate ornamentation than the female. This is often attributed to sexual selection, where males with more striking features are more successful in attracting mates. The female, in contrast, may have more cryptic coloration, which helps her camouflage while nesting and raising young.
The degree of urospuolisten can vary significantly across bird species. Some species show very pronounced differences