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They dont insulate it,they have to migrate
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∙ 15y ago
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Because it has thick fur?
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How does a Bird it protect itself from cold weather?
Bird's feathers act as insulators against the cold. They often survive cold weather by finding a protected area out of the cold weather.
What is the purpose of penguins to puff up their feathers?
to keep them warm and to keep water away from they re body
Why are a couple of goldfinches at your feeders VERY bloated compared to the other goldfinches?
Most likely they had their feathers fluffed to insulate them against the cold.
What is something Feathers Do for Birds?
=Feathers keep birds well insulated from cold weather and prevents air from seeping in.=
Why does birds have waterproof feathers?
Penguins' feathers are waterproof for two reasons. 1. To protect against the cold. Their feathers are coated with oil from a gland near the tail to increase the "waterproof" factor. They have a downy underlayer of feathers which traps air against the skin. This layer of air is warmed by the penguin's body heat. 2. To enable them to swim quickly and powerfully by streamlining their bodies. Penguin feathers are short and packed together tightly, overlapping, to keep water away from the skin and to create a smooth surface to lower drag.
What types of feathers are needed for warmth?
Ah, feathers. A beautiful thing, they are. They provide insulation by heat by trapping heat. If a bird is cold, it will generally fluff up it's feathers in order to capture heat. If it's cold, it'll slick them down to get rid of excess heat.
How can penguins survive in cold weather?
they have very thick feathers and they usually group together to keep warm.
What are two functions of feathers?
Two functions are to help aid in flight (only for flight feathers) and to provide an insulation for the bird against the hot and cold weather.
Should you leave your moulting chicken outside in the very cold weather?
No. Without its protective, insulating feathers, it can very easily die in the cold.
What do barn owls do during winter?
An owls feathers insulate an owl from the cold and heat, if an owl gets too hot it will pant.
How do Atlantic puffins protect themselves from the hot and cold weather?
The Atlantic Puffin has a downy under-plumage that provides thermal insulation in the cold. The molt and lose the downy feathers in warmer weather to keep cool.
Why don't penguins feet get cold?
Because they make sure they have found the right women before they comit to marrage
