Great eared nightjars live on the forest floor, remaining motionless throughout the day, camouflaged among leaf litter and tree stumps.

Its mottled gray-brown feathers and ability to remain perfectly still often cause it to be mistaken for a tree branch or stump ... so they rely on their camouflage and sight to protect themselves ...

Several bird species have evolved remarkable camouflage techniques to evade predators and ambush prey. The common potoo ...