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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)
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#1
This Is Not A Caterpillar
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#2
Tree Swallows Huddle Up With Their Companions
#3
Swallows In A Spring Snowstorm
#5
Superb Fairy Wren Chicks Huddled Together With Their Exhausted Father
JeanneDeaux 10 years ago
Aw, that's so cute... Hope the father could rest a little before they ask for more attention.
#6
Cuddle Birds
annlynettemayo 10 years ago
This makes me feel 'AWE', this is good for the brain, feeling 'AWE' !!
#7
Birds During Snowstorm
#8
Napping Goldeneye Chicks
#9
Family
#12
Swallows In A Snowstorm
#15
Group Of Smooth Billed Anis Huddle Together For Warmth In The Early Morning Breeze
#16
4 Birds Sleeping Together On A Stick
#17
Owls Keeping Warm
JudyDowney 10 years ago
Love this, both eyes closed, one eye open & both eyes open...great shot.
#18
Birds Huddled Up Together On The House
#19
Flock Of White Breasted Woodswallows
#20
Silvereyes Huddling For Warmth In Winter
VikiBanaszak 10 years ago
Yup it's winter to them: native to Australia, New Zealand and the south-west Pacific islands
#21
White-winged Fairy-wren Family. Dad (blue) With Three Chicks
#25
Two Juvenile Barn Swallows Waiting For Their Parents With Food ©rob Belterman
Final score:
16points
#27
Our Parrots Cuddling. Although, This Wasn't For Warmth, This Is Love :p
Final score:
10points
DeniseDeniknola 10 years ago
Too sad they are in jail. Set them free where they belong. :( It bothers me to see birds in cages.
#28
Waiting For Mum
Final score:
2points
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What do you think ?
AnnaDewart 10 years ago
OK, I know it's for warmth, but what comes to mind is, "all you need is love"!
AnnaDewart 10 years ago
OK, I know it's for warmth, but what comes to mind is, "all you need is love"!
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