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Birds are warmblooded animals, which means that they maintain their body temperature independent of the environment. However, their often tiny size forces them to adapt, and even work together, when it gets cold outside. New Zealand Birds describes this behavior in one species, the fantail:

“They huddle together in such roosts for warmth, the most dominant birds taking the center positions, forcing the immature and more subordinate to the edges where they are at the mercy of the elements.”

This list is our collection of the cutest bird-cuddling photos. Do you have any photos of this adorable behavior? Post them below, or vote on your favorite!

More info: How do birds keep warm? (h/t: lostateminor, nzbirds)

#1

This Is Not A Caterpillar

This Is Not A Caterpillar

José Luis Rodríguez Report

Rism
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Plot twist: this is a rarely seen caterpillar from a very rare species xD

DeniseLaw
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is awesome , it realy looks like a caterpillar

BonniPBrown
Community Member
10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great pic...sure looks like a caterpillar when the photo is small.

M
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We all said , the green feather breast wear, didn't we? (The little bluebie oddity #3).

RozEdelberg
Community Member
10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so beautiful !! Beautiful !!! fantastic colors....

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    #2

    Tree Swallows Huddle Up With Their Companions

    Tree Swallows Huddle Up With Their Companions

    Katherine Westover Report

    M
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The 13 nautical rope reinforcements

    kiyar patel
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    http://hdwallpaperbg.com/dubai-beach-cute-girl-images-wallpaper-hd/

    kiyar patel
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    http://hdwallpaperbg.com/south-indian-desi-cute-girls-pics-wallpapers/

    #3

    Swallows In A Spring Snowstorm

    Swallows In A Spring Snowstorm

    Keith Williams Report

    kiyar patel
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    http://hdwallpaperbg.com/ahmedabad-kankaria-lake-images/

    Marty Thomas
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Swallows huddling to keep warm💕

    YolopopTai
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got 25....did anybody else count???

    #4

    A Baby Owl Pack

    A Baby Owl Pack

    John Hill Report

    gaz
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A group of owls is called a parliament.

    EvangelineRaj
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look at them giggling away, silly things...

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    #5

    Superb Fairy Wren Chicks Huddled Together With Their Exhausted Father

    Superb Fairy Wren Chicks Huddled Together With Their Exhausted Father

    Peter Report

    JeanneDeaux
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aw, that's so cute... Hope the father could rest a little before they ask for more attention.

    M
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a color contrast from chick to pop

    annlynettemayo
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too sweet, dad looks a bit worn out !!

    SarahMarkCleverley
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like he's got his wing around the dad lol

    MarilynvandenHeuvel
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, they look angry! Don't mess with them. :-)

    MarilynvandenHeuvel
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, they look angry! You don't mes with them.

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    #6

    Cuddle Birds

    Cuddle Birds

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    annlynettemayo
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This makes me feel 'AWE', this is good for the brain, feeling 'AWE' !!

    M
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    parrotlet color parody

    DeborahFaria
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is my favorite & perhaps because the cutie pie on the left reminds me of my "Berta" who I later found out (5yrs later) that I had to change her name to "Bert" because she was a He!! LOL

    KathyRusch
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the beauty of His creation.

    JudyDowney
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    omg...how beautiful! Birds, Fowl have some of the most amazing colorations, can take your breath away.

    Cookie
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Birds of a feather flock together.

    #7

    Birds During Snowstorm

    Birds During Snowstorm

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    #8

    Napping Goldeneye Chicks

    Napping Goldeneye Chicks

    Max Waugh Report

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    #9

    Family

    Family

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    BonniPBrown
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish we had pretty birds like this...love the "group" photo.

    M
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eyes right! (You military folks know this, parade review).

    M
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey you three, "eyes right!"

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    #10

    Owls Bundled Up On A Cold Morning

    Owls Bundled Up On A Cold Morning

    Avani Naik Report

    #11

    Keeping Warm

    Keeping Warm

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    M
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A dozen stylish mohawks

    MedbCunnane
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the spiky feathers! What species are they?

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    #13

    Little Family

    Little Family

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    #15

    Group Of Smooth Billed Anis Huddle Together For Warmth In The Early Morning Breeze

    Group Of Smooth Billed Anis Huddle Together For Warmth In The Early Morning Breeze

    Rebecca Yale Report

    #16

    4 Birds Sleeping Together On A Stick

    4 Birds Sleeping Together On A Stick

    Arnaud Dorange Report

    Rism
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is me and friends in 8hour train

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    #17

    Owls Keeping Warm

    Owls Keeping Warm

    Sasi Smith Report

    JudyDowney
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love this, both eyes closed, one eye open & both eyes open...great shot.

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    #18

    Birds Huddled Up Together On The House

    Birds Huddled Up Together On The House

    imgur.com Report

    M
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not dried peppers!

    Drzewo Promocji
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does anyone know why those swifts are huddled up like that together? That's super interesting :)

    Hiro Tnynfox
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I kinda wanna put my hand in it

    SarahMarkCleverley
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree creepy wouldn't want them on my house

    SharaGuinesso
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it almost looks like a weird piece of art work, lol

    Drzewo Promocji
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not really. They are swifts. It's easy to mistake them with swallows though :)

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    #19

    Flock Of White Breasted Woodswallows

    Flock Of White Breasted Woodswallows

    wikimedia.org Report

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    #20

    Silvereyes Huddling For Warmth In Winter

    Silvereyes Huddling For Warmth In Winter

    Amanda Keogh Report

    VikiBanaszak
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup it's winter to them: native to Australia, New Zealand and the south-west Pacific islands

    M
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did one of you say something?

    #21

    White-winged Fairy-wren Family. Dad (blue) With Three Chicks

    White-winged Fairy-wren Family. Dad (blue) With Three Chicks

    Shelley Pearson Report

    M
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You said you had an extra snack for me

    Rism
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dad is sooo blue right now *sigh

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    #22

    Bluebirds

    Bluebirds

    Michelle Lamberson Report

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    #23

    Hungry Babies

    Hungry Babies

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    #24

    Ducklings

    Ducklings

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    #25

    Two Juvenile Barn Swallows Waiting For Their Parents With Food ©rob Belterman

    Two Juvenile Barn Swallows Waiting For Their Parents With Food ©rob Belterman

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    #26

    Huddle Of Longtailed Tits

    Huddle Of Longtailed Tits

    Sue Cantan Report

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    #27

    Our Parrots Cuddling. Although, This Wasn't For Warmth, This Is Love :p

    Our Parrots Cuddling. Although, This Wasn't For Warmth, This Is Love :p

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    DeniseDeniknola
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too sad they are in jail. Set them free where they belong. :( It bothers me to see birds in cages.

    AprilLewisHyatt
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since its illegal to trap African Grey parrots, these were "bred". If "set free", they would die, as they have no experience feeding themselves or protecting themselves from predators. I've owned parrots over 15 years. Mine live in unlocked cages and spend half the day outside their cage. Don't judge by one photo... A pet bird's cage is it's safe place. They feel secure there.

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    #28

    Waiting For Mum

    Waiting For Mum

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    M
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a well made nest with insulation. Good mama.

    #29

    Waiting For Mum

    Waiting For Mum

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