Coevolutionary arms races are a potent force in evolution, and brood parasite–host
dynamics provide classical examples. Different host‐races of the common cuckoo, Cuculus …

One of the most striking outcomes of coevolution between species is egg mimicry by brood
parasitic birds, resulting from rejection behavior by discriminating host parents. Yet, how …

Camouflage is an important strategy in animals to prevent predation. This includes
disruptive coloration, where high-contrast markings placed at an animal's edge break up the …

Camouflage is one of the most widespread antipredator defences, and its mechanistic basis
has attracted considerable interest in recent years. The effectiveness of camouflage …

Avian egg colours and patterns are spectacularly diverse and provide a wonderful system to
study both the functional and mechanistic basis of animal colouration. In order to do this, it is …

Many animals possess camouflage markings that reduce the risk of detection by visually
hunting predators. A key aspect of camouflage involves mimicking the background against …

Camouflage–adaptations that prevent detection and/or recognition–is a key example of
evolution by natural selection, making it a primary focus in evolutionary ecology and animal …

In ground‐nesting birds egg colour and appearance may have evolved due to opposite
selection pressures. Pigmentation and spottiness make the eggs darker and have been …

Camouflage can be attained via mechanisms such as background matching (resembling the
general background) and disruptive coloration (hindering the detection of an animal's …

Calibrated digital photography is frequently used in studies focusing on avian eggshell
appearance to measure colour and pattern features. Photographs are often taken in natural …