Eastern Grey Screech Owl

This owl uses color and pattern to camouflage with the bark of the trees. The owl uses camouflage to hunt for prey.

Three killdeer eggs

The color of these eggs help them camouflaged in nest among the rocks.

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The color and pattern on these birds makes them hard to see. Their brown and black coloring looks like the rocks.

Three Red-Shouldered Hawk

The color and pattern of the feathers on these hawks makes it easier for them to hide when they are hunting. They are camouflaged in the woods.

photo © Glenn Cantor, used with permission

Owl

The color and pattern of the owls feathers help the bird hide in the grass while hunting for prey.

Spotted Shag

This bird uses color and pattern (spots) to camouflage and blend with the rocks.

Spruce Grouse

This bird is well camouflaged in the summer, but not in the winter. In the summer, the grouse uses the color and pattern of its feathers to hide from predators. In the winter, grouse are easier to see against the white of the snow.