Do honey bees hybernate

Answer 1

I have seen in very early spring here on the west coast of Canada, bees(or wasps) occasionally in the woodpile who appear to be dead (not moving at all) as the sun warms up the bee will start to slowly move around then fly away. I remember my dad telling me that you can freeze them and when they unthaw they come back to life... I am assuming this would be hybernating.

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Honey bees don't hibernate. However, in cold weather they will cluster together on the comb to conserve heat, and they can generate heat by vibrating their flight muscles (similar to us shivering). On warmer winter days they can often be seen taking short flights from the hive.

Answer 2

Yes. There are some birds that do not fly, that must hibernate instead of migrate.

For an example, Kakapoe (A bird that is already extinct, due to no males to mate with) had wings, but never flied. The built nests in the ground, and the hibernated in the nest. There is also a bird called keewee , that does not fly and builds nests in the ground to sleep in.

Hope that helped! :)

Answer 3

Hibernation is not possible for birds, as birds do not sleep for long periods of time. Birds will however seek out a warmer climate during the colder months of its original habitat. This would be considered somewhat of a migration rather. Canada Geese are known for flying south for the winters or colder months.

Answer 4

Birds do not hibernate at all. The ones who can't take the cold fly south for the winter. The ones who stay are active every day. That is why it is important to fill your bird feeder during the winter.