ocr: COURTSHIP Head IRDS HAVE excellent eyesight. Most see B in color, SO color plays an important CREST part in courtship and in helping them to recognize members of their own species. Both the peacock and the peahen have a - distinctive crest. The male's head and tail feathers are much more colorful than the female's. This is true of most birds, but there are a few exceptions, such as phalaropes, a group of waders. Female phalaropes are much brighter than the males and take the lead in courting. IRIDESCENT FEATHERS
