In the quiet eucalyptus forests of Australia, this master of disguise sits motionless on a branch, blending seamlessly with bark and broken limbs. By day, it becomes…

In the warm, brushy hillsides of Central America, this ember-chested songster perches low among grasses and shrubs, flashing color like a hidden flame. It forages for seeds…

Look closely at this picture — it’s not two pinecones. One of them is actually a young Striped Cuckoo, perfectly camouflaged beside a real pinecone. Its streaked…