2006-09-12 02:42:37 · 6 answers · asked by unquenchablethirst 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
fluffing up the feathers traps air and creates an insulating layer so that the body warmth is not lost to the surroundings.
2006-09-12 02:45:34 · answer #1 · answered by SkkARd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the air that gets in between the feathers acts as insulation.
2006-09-12 09:44:28 · answer #2 · answered by Cleveburgher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By fluffing up their feathers, they can trap more air between them to help insulate them. Their body warms the trapped air.
2006-09-12 09:48:30 · answer #3 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To keep themselves warm. And to show off their feathers too!!
2006-09-12 09:48:16 · answer #4 · answered by jk s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to keep warm
2006-09-12 09:43:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
warmth i believe
2006-09-12 09:43:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋