Why are Birds Eggs different Colours?
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- Birds eggs can be a variety of colours, but what purpose does it serve?
In this video I will show you why different species of birds lay different coloured eggs, some for camouflage, some for their parents to recognise, and some to protect the developing chicks!
Some of the footage used in this video was filmed by @birdsnestsnature, visit their channel to see the original footage.
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I was astounded to learn that cuckoos could match the eggshell colouring of the eggs in the nest where they plan to lay their egg. Here in Canada, Cowbirds are famous for laying their eggs in another bird's nest. I've actually seen a Chickadee on the ground jumping up and down to reach a juvenile Cowbird's beak in an attempt to feed it. Thanks for a very interesting video.😊🍁
I never knew any of that. I do now. Thank you for saying.
Fascinating! Didn't know about the red ones!
Thank you so much Liam. What a truly amazing and educational video. I am in awe of nature and seeing the different colours of eggs and your explanations is incredible. I love the way the barn owl turns her eggs so gentle with those talons. Liam this video was brilliant. It has sparked something in me that I need to find out more about birds eggs and their colours. And what about the cuckoo, isn't it amazing what it can do even if it is a little devious. Wow. I loved this video. ❤
Hi Liam brilliant video very interesting about the colours of eggs I have always wondered why they were different colours keep up the brilliant work and videos looking forward to your next video Bernard
Incredible that cuckoos can lay eggs to order so to speak - amazing mother nature!
Yes, it does make you wonder how that could have evolved
Whoo! 3 puns, and it's not even 7am yet! Thanks for another great video. Nice one Liam! 🥚🌟👍
Brilliant video. Love that we learn from you. Yet it also drives you to discover new things you want to know more about. Congratulations. We look forward to part 2 when you find more answers.
Great video as always! I always thought the speckles helped camouflage the eggs just a little so they are easier to cover and hide. Didn't expect it to also potentially be for strengthening.
Thank you. I found it very interesting making this video and learnt a lot as well. Cheers
Super interesting. I've never given mind to why eggs are different colours.
Thank you, I am glad you found it interesting :)
Great video, never knew Cuckoos could almost replicate egg shell patterns and match the size of an egg in the nest it's targeting, truly amazing! Thanks for all your work🪺
We need more people like you, Liam! Thank you!
Thank you!
Nice one Liam, a couple of points I didn’t know there.
Cheers Pete!
i'm glad i'm not the only one who wonders about marvellous eggs - and the colours... it is a massive conundrum! i can understand some camouflage needs, but a bright blue egg stands out a mile!! - but i guess that would also depend on how specific birds and different predators see colours. too many questions and not enough answers!
Enjoyed watching and learning T he and you for sharing
Brilliant, thank you for watching!
Great video, thank you.
You're very welcome. Thanks for watching!
Fascinating video and well presented
Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it. (sorry for the late reply)
Thank you for this fascinating video.
great video, its always had me puzzled. i always thought they saw coulors different to us humans like most other animals and insects
Excellent video, with some spectacular shots of nests and eggs 👍
Thank you. A lot of the footage isn't my own but I did put it all together with the narration etc. Cheers
Very interesting!
Thus could be my quickest reply to someone ever on CZcams. Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Great subject for a video! I enjoyed watching and learning more about bird eggs!
Cheers, I'm glad you enjoyed it. The reason behind bird egg colours has came up after a few of my fact file videos so it's good to attempt to answer it.
@@AShotOfWildlife You covered it really well. It's a fascinating subject.
A very interesting video Liam
Thank you!
Thank you
exellent information liam thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching!
It is interesting that as stated most cavity nesters lay predominantly white eggs, there is one exception in britain, that is the redstart, which lays blue eggs but nests in tree holes or nest boxes. I wonder if this species once nested in the open , but the eggs didn't evolve into a lighter colour when nesting habits changed.
❤❤❤ I love eggs!! my ducks lay white eggs 🥚
thx
Thank you!
Questions; much better than answers, perhaps.
Yes, definitely. I always end up with more questions than answers after making these videos!
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Just a thought, I haven't any real clue, but; could it be that different species of birds have a certain plant or insect, whatever, that is a favorite of theirs, and maybe a surfeit of such plant/insect brings about the color of the eggs?
great vlog
Thank you!
Liam, great video.
Thank you!
Eggcellent video Liam really enjoyed it. It’s kind of nice trying to wonder why they are different colours, natures little secret 😊
Cracking! Always a worthwhile watch, for the nature facts if not for the comedy! 😆 Top stuff mate. 👍👍👍
Thanks.
Cheers!
As usual, always a cracking watch. Keep them coming.
Haha, thank you!
I've never personally seen an egg in the nest.
So never really thought about egg colouring. Other than on a shelf at Tesco..
And even then never wondered why.
So now I have dozens of questions.
Thanks. a bunch mate.
If you get a chance, have a look at quails eggs, which are sold in some supermarkets, the markings and patterns are wonderful.
You explained it well but there are exceptions to the rules in the UK the pied flycatchers eggs are bright blue but they nest in holes and the tree pipit nest in a hole or rotten tree and their eggs are nearly brown also all the doves and pigeons lay white eggs but are out in the open the reason for dull and bright differences in egg colour is just the feather type of the bird, bright is a yellow type feather and dull is a buff type feather these are types of feathering seen in aviculture for show birds and yellow and buffs are used for crossing for size and colour etc also some birds of prey are blueish white egs like goshawks etc which are similar in colour to ducks my guess is it's how they evolved in the beginning and not a camy thing as starlings will nest on the floor if there are no trees available like on the shetland isles and their eggs are blue too . Good vid I subscribed
Yes, as always in nature, there are many exceptions to the general rules. I guess they have evolved to be the best fit for their ideal habitat and if they need to change how or where they live, it takes many generations before evolution catches up with that. Sometimes, the benefits of doing things that would seem counterintuitive to us isnt yet understood.
@@AShotOfWildlife well Jackdaws are a prime example of a hole nesting species, being a corvid it lays the same colour egg as the rest of the family of crows, it is more than likely a species thing which defines the colour of the egg. Like crows all lay same coloured eggs, ducks etc same thing all the pigeon family white eggs and warbler family same thing including robins etc all starlings are blue around the world with some being mottled along with thrushes & bulbuls etc an exception to a rule here would be the raptors because Goshawks lay duck coloured eggs all kingfishers, dipers and woodpeckers are white and finch are all basically the same too, all fall in a species thing too 👍😃
Yer a good egg, man!
Haha! Thank you
Interesting
Thank you!
Cracking video, and that’s no yolk.
Ohhhh, did you poach that from someone else?
Thumbs up for the pun. Now back to the video.
Haha, thank you!
@@AShotOfWildlife You're welcome. You can't beat a good pun.
So how do birds with camo eggs find their way back to them when they move away?
Eels
they probably see coulor different to us
They would just know where their nest is in relation to objects around it.
Excellent video as always liam this channel deserves more subscribers very underrated channel.
Thank you! The channel is growing steadily still and I am just grateful to be able to share wildlife with so many people. Cheers
Hey dear liam how r u jungle man 😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤
Good thanks you?
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Hi Liam. I found this very interesting. Until now, I'd never given it a second thought. 😀
Cheers! I like to sometimes think outside of the box and answer my own questions whilst researching for these videos.
What on earth was that barn owl doing? It seemed so bizarre, I couldn't work out whether it was her nest or she was predating another nest.
It looked to me like she was trying to help a hatchling emerge
I cant help there, she did seem confused but barn owls do act strange sometimes
I think birds lay different coloured eggs depending on which football team they support.
Lol
More jokes pls Liam. Photography too ❤
Haha, thank you!
And bunnies lay chocolate easter eggs.
Lovely eggs. Thank you Liam
Thank you!