This Bird Has Unique Feet That Look Like Feathers (11 Pics)

The first evidence for parental selection of exaggerated, ornamental traits in offspring was found in American coots. American coot chicks have conspicuously orange-tipped ornamental plumes covering the front half of their body that are known as chick ornaments, which eventually bleach out after six days. This brightly colored, exaggerated trait allows coot chicks to be selected by parental choice.