Yes because predators get scared. Colourful feathers are kind of warning not to attack peacock.
It will not be able to fly with no feathers. Feathers keep a bird warm. If its feathers are gone it will die of cold. Most importantly feathers help a bird to escape from predators.
most of the time is if it thinks it's in danger. Or feels threaded
Rabits escape predators ( if they are lucky) by running or jumping and hopping away.
Only some species of octopus can shoot ink.
"slip"
they blend in
A hawk is a top predator, it does not need to escape predators.
by flying away
Yes ,some of them do .
They get a pardon from the pope.
By flying away.
They swim away.