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The feathers of a female duck are less colorful than those

of the male. This difference in color is an important advan-
tage for the females, who must sit on her eggs in the nest;
their lack of bright color makes them less visible to predators
as they wait for their eggs to hatch. They blend with their en-
vironment, and because of this camouflage it is harder for
their enemies to notice them.
On the other hand, a male duck uses his brightly colored