<ul><li>Scientists discovered that newborn chicks of white-necked jacobin hummingbirds resemble caterpillars.</li><li>The plumage of the chicks, with long, thin, yellowish feathers on their backs, resembles caterpillar hair.</li><li>This mimicry serves as a defense mechanism and helps protect the chicks from potential predators.</li><li>The white-necked jacobin hummingbirds build their nests in exposed areas, making them easy prey.</li></ul>

This amazing hummingbird chick looks like a caterpillar

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