Carotenoid-dependent plumage coloration is associated with reduced male care in passerine birds
V. Rincon-Rubio, T. Szekely, A. Liker, A. Gonzalez-Voyer
This study shows that carotenoid-dependent plumage coloration in passerine birds is linked to reduced male care, suggesting a trade-off between sexual signaling and parental investment.
bioRxiv · Dec 1, 2022 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology