1000 Feathers a typical chickadee is covered with
during summer
2000 Feathers a typical chickadee is covered with
during winter
30% Heat loss reduction when birds fluff up their feathers
Source: Stan Tekiela, "Surviving the Cold",
Birding Business, December 2008
during summer
2000 Feathers a typical chickadee is covered with
during winter
30% Heat loss reduction when birds fluff up their feathers
Source: Stan Tekiela, "Surviving the Cold",
Birding Business, December 2008
Sally - I'd like one of those coats!
Posted by: The Zen Birdfeeder | January 29, 2009 at 08:52 PM
I've often thought chickadees are very tough little birds. When the snow is blowing, they are still at the feeder, even if the wind is blowing them back. Now I know they have winter coats to help! Sally
Posted by: Sally | January 28, 2009 at 06:10 PM
Vickie and Lana - thanks!
Posted by: The Zen Birdfeeder | January 26, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Very interesting!
Posted by: Lana | January 24, 2009 at 11:22 PM
Wow. That a neat bit of information. The fluffier the better.
Posted by: Vickie | January 24, 2009 at 11:09 PM