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Usually the female is the one responsible for caring for the young. As this requires a lot of energy the larger body is in order.
If all the male is responsible for is providing sperm then they can be quite small as the production of sperm is not energy intensive. The males of the angler fish live as parasitic attachments to the female. All they do is provide sperm (do not even feed themselves) and are very small. Male Spiders have no function after they have inseminated a female and are very small, often eaten by the female after the deed is done. The same is true of the Praying Mantis.
If it is the male that is responsible for caring for the young, which rarely happens, then it is the male that is the larger of the species. The mid-wife toad has this distinction.
If the males compete with each other for females then they can be much larger. Cattle, Bison, Seals, elephants, etc all follow this scheme.
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What is a female owl called?
An owl. The only name difference is in spanish, where a male owl is a buho and a girl owl is a lechuza.
Is the male bigger than the female or is the female bigger than the male?
A female frog has a bigger body.
How can you identify a male or female snowly owl?
SizeThe female snowy owl is slightly larger than the male of the species. Males grow up to 25 inches long, while females reach up to 27 inches. Likewise, the female of the species weighs 1 pound or so more than the male. The wingspan of both male and female snowy owls ranges from 54 to 65 inches.ColorationAll juvenile snowy owls are brown and covered in bars of darker plumage. Male feathers grow lighter as the owl matures, and adult male snowy owls may be completely white. Females remain distinctly barred over their entire bodies, and have as many as six darker bands on their tails. Males may have up to three tail bands.BehaviorSnowy owls rarely vocalize except during mating season. The female call is higher pitched than the male's, although the vocalizations are similar in character. Female snowy owls rarely hoot. Both males and females are highly territorial. The female defends territory she has staked out during the winter months. When mating season starts in the spring, the males defend the breeding grounds.ReproductionA male kills and displays prey to impress his chosen mate, and may feed her. The female incubates five to eight eggs while the male brings her food and guards the nest. When the nestlings are born, both male and female snowy owls will feed and tend to them. The snowy owl is monogamous, but research is conflicting as to whether a pairing would last beyond one breeding season, according to the Nashville Zoo.
How do you identify a male stingray?
the male is bigger than the female
Is a male or a female tiger stronger?
Typically, male tigers are stronger than female tigers. Male tigers are larger in size and have more muscle mass, which helps them in defending their territory and hunting larger prey.
Why do some people have prettier voices than others?
it depends on what parents you have.....female or male
Why are female Snowy Owls heavier than male Snowy Owls?
Because the females like to kill more animals and males spend most of there time at the nest
2 facts about the barn owl?
a interesting fact about barn owls are that female barn owls(a girl barn owl) are more colorful than male barn owls
Are female or male insects prettier?
That is a matter of opinion, so there is no correct answer. I may feel one is prettier than the other, but you may think the other is prettier. What do you think?Hope this helps, please give me a trust point? Thanks :)
Are male iguanas prettier than females?
NO
Are some great horned owls female?
Yes, some great horned owls are female. In fact, female great horned owls are generally larger than their male counterparts. Both sexes share similar plumage, making it difficult to distinguish between them based solely on appearance.
How do you know if your betta fish is a boy or girl?
Boys have more colors than girls....THE PRETTIER ONE
How to Determin the sex of a barn owl?
Sexing of Barn Owls are quite difficult. The female tends to be larger than the male with darker plumage, and a heavily spotted underside. The Male is lighter in color, with more white on the underside and less spots than the female.
What is a female owl called?
An owl. The only name difference is in spanish, where a male owl is a buho and a girl owl is a lechuza.
Is the male bigger than the female or is the female bigger than the male?
A female frog has a bigger body.
Are kiwi female bigger than male?
No. The female kiwi is larger than the male.
How can you identify a male or female snowly owl?
SizeThe female snowy owl is slightly larger than the male of the species. Males grow up to 25 inches long, while females reach up to 27 inches. Likewise, the female of the species weighs 1 pound or so more than the male. The wingspan of both male and female snowy owls ranges from 54 to 65 inches.ColorationAll juvenile snowy owls are brown and covered in bars of darker plumage. Male feathers grow lighter as the owl matures, and adult male snowy owls may be completely white. Females remain distinctly barred over their entire bodies, and have as many as six darker bands on their tails. Males may have up to three tail bands.BehaviorSnowy owls rarely vocalize except during mating season. The female call is higher pitched than the male's, although the vocalizations are similar in character. Female snowy owls rarely hoot. Both males and females are highly territorial. The female defends territory she has staked out during the winter months. When mating season starts in the spring, the males defend the breeding grounds.ReproductionA male kills and displays prey to impress his chosen mate, and may feed her. The female incubates five to eight eggs while the male brings her food and guards the nest. When the nestlings are born, both male and female snowy owls will feed and tend to them. The snowy owl is monogamous, but research is conflicting as to whether a pairing would last beyond one breeding season, according to the Nashville Zoo.
