Light and strong, feathers serve IOI functions: They help birds fly, keep them warm and dry, protect them from the sun, act as camouflage, attract mates with their colorful designs, and much more.
Although birds don’t worry about fashion, the colors of their feathers can have an impact on how easy it is for them to find mates. Many bird species feature marked differences between the coloring of males versus females. More brightly-colored birds may find mates more easily.
While the coloring of some birds may attract other birds, sometimes feathers help make birds invisible…at least to predators. In this way, feathers can serve as camouflage. For example, the winter feathers of the Willow Ptarmigan are pure white. This helps the bird to blend in with its snowy surroundings and avoid predators.
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