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BIRDS IN WINTER


with one leg tucked up tightly against the body. Birds also have an amaz- ing network of blood ves- sels in their feet and legs that minimizes heat loss. Song birds, such as


by Steve White Contributing Writer


Have you ever wondered where birds sleep, espe- cially on those cold winter nights? The generic answer is


that birds sleep anywhere they safely can stay warm. Some ducks sleep in icy water. Bobwhites prefer to sleep on the ground. Crows and turkeys, how- ever, like to sleep in trees. Cavity nesters, such as screech owls, are most comfortable in natural cavities or nest boxes. Wherever a bird sleeps,


its first line of defense against the cold is its feathers. Feathers repel water and efficiently in- sulate warm bodies from the much colder air. Each feather is controlled by muscles that can raise and lower it. By fluffing their feathers, birds cre- ate numerous tiny air spaces that drastically reduce heat loss. This is the same principle that makes down jackets so warm in winter. On extremely frigid nights, birds reduce heat loss even further by bury- ing exposed body parts into their feathers. This is why birds tuck their bills into their shoulder feathers and why many aquatic birds often sleep


cardinals, blue jays and finches will spend their nights in dense thickets or vegetation. Tangles of briar patches, grape vines and brambles pro- tect birds from all but the most torrential of down- pours. Evergreens and conifers also provide ex- cellent protection from the elements. Woodpeckers, titmice


and nuthatches sleep in cavities that are similar to their nesting holes. Some species roost by the doz- ens in large tree cavities. Other avian sleeping ar-


rangements are a bit more unusual. Bobwhites sleep in a tight circle on the ground, all heads facing outward. The close quar- ters enable them to con- serve precious body heat, and the outward orienta- tion allows many cautious eyes to monitor danger in every direction. When there is lots of


snow cover, ruffed grouse sometimes bury them- selves in snowdrifts, where the snow itself insulates them from severe winter temperatures. Despite their small size


and lack of body fat, birds use specific anatomical peculiarities and behavior to make it through each night, no matter the tem- peratures.


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