A temporary phase in the feathering of birds in which the usually bright or ornate breeding feathers are replaced by duller, more cryptic feathers, typically after the breeding season. This phase reduces visibility and may coincide with molting.
A temporary phase in the feathering of birds in which the usually bright or ornate breeding feathers are replaced by duller, more cryptic feathers, typically after the breeding season. This phase reduces visibility and may coincide with molting.