Neoptile feathers contribute to outline concealment of precocial chicks
Abstract Camouflage is a widespread strategy to increase survival. The cryptic plumage colouration of precocial chicks improves camouflage often through disruptive colouration. Here, we examine whether and how fringed neoptile feathers conceal the outline of chicks. We first conducted a digital expe...
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Nature Portfolio
2021
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/085991ece88e4a01a6e558de41b2dea1 |
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