2007-03-28 18:02:09 · 9 answers · asked by Minutes 1 in Environment
These kinds of birds have a thick layer of oil or fat beneath their skin. As the fat or the oil is an insulator of heat, it checks the heat going out from the body.
Moreover, these birds have light fluffy feathers. During winter they fluff them up and trap air inbetween them.The air too is an insulator.so the heat is not lost.
Some birds such as gulls migrate to warmer places which would be more suitable to them.
In this way, the birds keep from freezing to death.
2007-03-28 19:22:12 · answer #1 · answered by Satya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's already been pointed out that the birds have fluffy under-feathers called down and waterproof/windproof feathers that cover that.
I'll put in a plug for the utilization of ponds by non-migratory waterfowl. If the water's fluid in the middle of the pond but frozen at the edges, it's *warmer* in the middle of the pond. If the birds keep kicking their wee webby feet through the night they can keep the center area open and benefit from the relative warmth. Granted, if they don't keep their wee webby feet kicking, they get frozen in and that's the end of that. Through the centuries, the stronger non-migratory ones survive to breed again in Spring.
2007-04-05 10:03:49 · answer #2 · answered by h_brida 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do ducks stay warm?
A layer of fat helps a duck stay warm. So do its feathers. Feathers closest to the skin are soft and fuzzy. They're called down, and they help trap warm air near the duck's body. Outer feathers are coated with oil, which makes them waterproof. This keeps cold water from soaking in.
Geese and other waterfowl employ similar techniques. Isn't nature grand?
2007-03-28 18:33:06 · answer #3 · answered by John Silver 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
specific throwing bread at a duck's head is exciting. With mould on it it would be much extra suitable. think of regarding the anticipation you would be feeling. Will they stay or die?, stay or die? i think of that it is quite worth going to the pond to kill geese. and you will likely kill plenty extra with the fumes out of your automobile. Plus you should even chase the geese with your automobile and run over a pair. I say decide for it. stable success!
2016-12-15 10:57:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They seek warmer climates. Believe it or not, many do die from the cold. They are warm blooded and although their feathers do allow some protection, really cold weather will kill them. Also, cold weather reduces food supply which reduces their bodies ability to burn energy to keep warm.
2007-03-28 18:35:37 · answer #5 · answered by bailingwirewillfixit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their migration, feathers for the proof of the severe weather and its what god made them out.
2007-04-05 05:15:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fly south for the winter.
2007-03-28 18:10:23 · answer #7 · answered by Sheriff of Yahoo! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have waterproof insulating feathers.
2007-03-28 18:08:52 · answer #8 · answered by bravozulu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I herd it's all in the feathers.
2007-04-05 03:32:10 · answer #9 · answered by K.c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋