broken-wing display
Predator distraction act
A broken-wing display is a behavior some birds perform to lure predators away from their nests.
The parent bird feigns injury, dragging a wing as if broken and fluttering along the ground, drawing the threat's attention while leading it away from vulnerable eggs or chicks.
Once the predator is at a safe distance, the bird flies off.
Killdeer are particularly known for this distraction display.
- feigningPretending to feel something
- fake injuryPretended physical damage
- injuryPhysical or psychological harm
- bird behaviorActions typical of fowl
- predatorOrganism that consumes others
distraction · plover · killdeer · nest · chicks · baby birds · decoy · luring · flutter · dragging · vulnerable · protective · instinct · defense mechanism · shorebird · ground-nesting · theatrics · evasion
broken-wing displaydirect attack
Offensive without concealment
charging · dive-bombing · physical confrontation · standing ground
broken-wing displaywarning coloration
Conspicuous hues signaling unpalatability
broken-wing displaydirect attack
Offensive without concealment
fight response · flight response · standing ground · warning coloration · playing dead
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