But sometimes, it helps them blend in. Birds can be black and white for several reasons, including camouflage and confusion. In other words, it helps them catch prey or escape predation.

This elusive bird is often difficult to spot due to its dark colors, with speckles of white throughout, which camouflage it within dense marshes. The Eastern Black Rail was listed under the Endangered ...

From helping them find mates to bettering their ability to camouflage, marks on animals and birds serve various purposes.

The Eastern Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus) is often heard but seldom observed due to its camouflage plumage. It sings ...