BACKYARD SECRET – A LITTLE-KNOWN WAY BIRDS STAY COOL IN SUMMER Jul10 Birds have several ways to keep cool during the summer. One of the lesser-known strategies is to hold their feathers as close to their bodies as possible. This behavior allows much of the heat trapped against their skin to escape. Wow, that is a neat way to beat the heat! Share this: Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook More Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading...
Kathy, this works because by holding their feathers close to their body; birds compress air pockets that hold heat. Loading... Reply
How can the heat escape when feathers are held tight to skin?
Kathy, this works because by holding their feathers close to their body; birds compress air pockets that hold heat.