alleryWhy are eggs of ground-nesting birds coloured like the ground?
ATo keep them warm
BTo hide them from foes
CTo make them hatch early
DTo attract a mate
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. To hide them from foes
1. Ground nests are open and exposed.
2. Eggs coloured like the ground are camouflaged.
3. This hides them when the parent is away.
_Source: Wikipedia, Bird nest, Scrape_
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