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Not all birds fly south for the winter. The ones who do, however, are driven by a need for available food. As their food supply dwindles they will fly to where food is more plentiful. Therfore, migration will usually happen in the autumn months.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe vast majority of migrating birds fly south in the early or late fall, depending on the climate of the particular location. In the northern U.S., for example, the weather gets cold quickly, and birds will generally migrate in the earlier portion of fall.
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∙ 14y agoGenerally in Autumn, when other passerines and non-passerines start the journey.
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∙ 12y agoOctober or november, it depends how cold it is
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∙ 10y agoIn New Mexico we see the yellow Finch in late summer or early fall. Look closely and listen for the song. They hide in tree tops and don't stay long.
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Are turkeys migrating birds?
Turkeys are not migrating birds because they can not fly ant have enough fat in their bodys to survive the winter.
Do birds come back when they are finished migrating?
Migrating birds normally do so on an annual basis. They fly somewhere to nest and raise a family, then fly back afterwards.
Why do sparrows fly?
Most sparrow species do not migrate. Those that do seek food and to avois harsh weather when it gets cold in the North by migrating south.
What is the highest altitude of all common birds?
[1] Most birds fly below 500 ft/152.4 m. [2] But migrating songbirds fly at 2,000 ft/609.6 m - 4,000 ft/1219.2 m. And migrating shorebirds fly at 20,000 ft/6096 m.
Why do birds form large flocks in autumn?
birds actually migrate in the winter because it is cold they fly south sometimes you might see a flock of birds flying in groups shaped like arrows if you see this it means that the birds are migrating
Do birds fly at night?
Generally birds do not fly at night. However certain species do - owls, ducks and gulls. Migrating birds sometimes have to fly at night.
Why do birds have to fly?
Because if they didn't fly they would have to walk Because its too far to walk when migrating.
When was Birds Fly South created?
Birds Fly South was created in 2001.
When was When the Birds Fly South created?
When the Birds Fly South was created in 1945.
Do birds fly away when in danger?
they are migrating to a certain place. (next time find out yourself)
How many pages does When the Birds Fly South have?
When the Birds Fly South has 223 pages.
What happens to birds after migration?
Migrating is when the birds fly to a more southern area in the winter, and a more northern area in the summer.
