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Some are, and some aren't. Homeothermy means maintaining a constant internal body temperature. While all birds are endothermic (meaning they regular body temperature internally, rather than being reliant on external temperatures), there are some whose body temperatures fluctuate over time (known as poikilothermy). Hummingbirds are a good example of a bird whose body temperature does change between periods of activity, and periods of torpor. So, while all birds are endotherms, not all of them are homeothermic.

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