ocr: DEFENSE Woodcock IKE MANY ground-feeding birds, the woodcock is well camouflaged. It freezes as soon as it sees an intruder. If the predator comes too close, the woodcock suddenly shoots into the air and escapes with a zigzagging flight. LONG SENSITIVE BEAK LEAFY PLUMAGE The mottled brown plumage of this woodcock merges with dead leaves on the forest floor