Create a camouflaged bird to blend in with its surroundings. This lesson is part of a series. Select this text to learn more about the series and how to extend its usefulness. Birds are unusual in the animal kingdom in that they can distinguish colors and use this to communicate with each other, impress each other, and hide from others.
Males often display impressive plumage during mating season.
Females are often less colorful so they don't draw unwanted attention to their nests and chicks. The females use the pattern and color of their feathers to blend in with their background. This camouflage protects birds from predators and also helps predatory birds hide from their prey. Give each student a bird cut-out outline and a blank piece of paper. They can decorate their bird by gluing on different pieces of tissue paper.