Why are Birds Eggs different Colours?
Channel: A Shot Of Wildlife
Date: 2023-04-10

Birds eggs can be a variety of colours, but what purpose does it serve? 

In this video I will  show you why different species of birds lay different coloured eggs, some for camouflage, some for their parents to recognise, and some to protect the developing chicks! 

Some of the footage used in this video was filmed by @birdsnestsnature, visit their channel to see the original footage. 

Some of the other footage and images used were obtained using creative commons licences. The originals and their licence details can be found at:
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