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​MALE donovan.nature ​The intense coloration of males is not just an aesthetic feature. In many birds, striking colorations can act as visual signals during sexual selection, allowing females to evaluate potential mates. ​A more showy plumage can indicate good physical condition and the ability to maintain those pigments and feather structures. Thus, coloration can become a reproductive advantage: males compete to attract. ​Red-headed Barbet Eubucco bourcierii ​#naturephotography #wildlifephotography #canon #birds #costarica 🇨🇷