Dimorphism

[professionaljaywlker]

Sexual dimorphism seems pretty rare in cuculiforms, which is a shame, as it's one of the only thing really missing in the roadrunner that bothers me a bit. Feels like what i am should have some sort of dimorphism, and the koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) portrays something familiar to me pretty well. High contrast with a black plumage and strong accents. It feels familiar. If one day i find a dimorphic ground cuckoo, might give the roadrunner a run for it's money in term of theriotype... But ah, the rest of the koel is pretty far fetched compared to my instinct, while the roadrunner fits everything else remarkably well.