Albeit rare,a few bird species are ________________,in which females mate with more than one male.

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Polyandrous refers to a mating system in which one female mates with multiple males, which is rare but observed in a few bird species. Bigamous refers to a mating system in which one individual has two spouses at the same time, which is not observed in birds. Protandrous refers to a type of hermaphroditism in which an individual changes from male to female during its lifetime, which is not related to bird mating systems. Polygynous refers to a mating system in which one male mates with multiple females, which is more common in birds. Monogamous refers to a mating system in which one male mates with one female, which is also common in birds.

Albeit Rare,a Few Bird Species Are ________________,In Which Females Mate