Naturally Speaking: How birds stay warm

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Naturally Speaking: How birds stay warm


A male house finch fluffs up to stay warmer. (Photo by Jerry Davis)

Most birds have small bodies with large surface areas to body mass. Compared to a cow, a chickadee has a great deal of surface area where heat can be dissipated. That’s bad during winter and requires extra food to keep warm.

 

 


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