Plumage balances camouflage and thermoregulation in Horned Larks (Eremophila alpestris)
N. A. Mason, E. Riddell, F. Romero, C. Cicero, R. C. K. Bowie
This study shows that Horned Lark plumage adapts to balance camouflage and thermoregulation by matching soil brightness and reflectance across different environments.
bioRxiv · Jul 15, 2021Zoology