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Dimorphic

By Alyson Burgess, About.com

Definition: Birds that are described as dimorphic are those species whose sex can be determined by observing their coloring or markings. Some popular pet bird species that are sexually dimorphic include Indian Ringneck Parakeets, Eclectus Parrots, and Budgies.
Pronunciation: dy-moor-fik
Examples: Indian Ringneck Parakeets are considered dimorphic because only the males develop rings around their necks.

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