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Kinglets in Winter

Kinglets in Winter

FromBirdNote Daily


Kinglets in Winter

FromBirdNote Daily

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Length:
2 minutes
Released:
Jan 6, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Golden-crowned Kinglet weighs six grams, about the same as two pennies, yet winters as far north as Alaska and Nova Scotia. The birds move through the forest in small flocks and feed constantly, taking in enough tiny caterpillars to maintain their internal furnace at 110°F. And their insulation keeps them warm. Their feathers make up 8% of their body weight, equivalent to the weight of the clothing of an arctic explorer.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.  
Released:
Jan 6, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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