Gerry Hooper
Certified User
Is there any reason why so many waders have such striking black and white wing bars?
I'm thinking of Black tailed Godwit, Redshank, Turnstone, Oystercatcher, Knot,Ringed Plover etc.
It's such a common feature there must be some reason for it.
Could it be something to do with keeping together as a flock when migrating at night, or confusing predators with the flashing patterns?
Cheers!
I'm thinking of Black tailed Godwit, Redshank, Turnstone, Oystercatcher, Knot,Ringed Plover etc.
It's such a common feature there must be some reason for it.
Could it be something to do with keeping together as a flock when migrating at night, or confusing predators with the flashing patterns?
Cheers!