2007-03-04 23:14:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
When A bird "sits" on a tree branch, it is actually grasping it with thier feet. A bird's rest position is designed so that when it is resting, the tendons in it's feet are pulled tight, creating a pretty secure perch. In stormy weather, a bird can "hunker down" a little more, makeing it's grasp even stronger.
2007-03-04 23:23:49 · answer #1 · answered by taliswoman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good question!
I have been told, that their "toes" lock when they fall asleep, and that avoids them falling.
2007-03-05 08:04:07 · answer #2 · answered by Sheido 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
their feet and toes accutally do go into a lock position.
2007-03-05 08:58:27 · answer #3 · answered by michael o 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because their claws grip to the trees, and sometimes they also have nests.
2007-03-05 08:52:47 · answer #4 · answered by Bubbles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋