5 Amazing Ways Birds Prepare for Migration | North America |
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It takes a great deal of energy to fly thousands of miles in a short time span. Birds transform their bodies in incredible ways to make this happen and it all takes place just weeks before departure.
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:43 Birds can double their body weight 02:40 Birds can change internal organs 03:58 Birds can reduce sleep significantly 05:06 Birds can consume their own muscles 06:06 Bird can revert to their previous form Birds mentioned in this video: Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Bar-tailed Godwit, Blackpoll Warbler, Swainson’s Thrush. Photos and videos from free-use websites: The individuals' names can be found on their respective photo/video Canva.com https://www.canva.com/policies/free-media Pexels.com https://www.pexels.com/license Pixabay.com https://pixabay.com/service/terms/#license Thumbnail Hummingbird Photo portion by By MattCuda via Canva.com Source for all information used in this video - https://www.audubon.org/news/five-incredible-ways-birds-change-their-bodies-spring-and-fall-migration Common questions people may have: How do birds migrate? How far do birds migrate? Why do birds migrate? What is the furthest migration for a bird? What is the record for migration? When does fall migration begin? How far do birds migrate? How do birds prepare for migration? Ways to Support LesleytheBirdNerd ----------------------------- Official Merchandise: htttps://www.lesleythebirdnerd.com Donate via Paypal https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=E5GM54J7C28LC Also, find LesleytheBirdNerd here: ------------------------------------ Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/LesleytheBirdNerd/ https://www.instagram.com/lesleythebirdnerd/ ============================================ If you have a sick or injured bird in your possession I can not help this bird in any way it is strongly advised to contact a local vet or wildlife official before any decisions are made. It is very easy to do more harm than good when handling any wildlife. ============================================ For business inquiries or Post Office Box information please contact Jamie at lesleythebirdnerd@gmail.com ============================================== #LesleytheBirdNerd #Migration #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #SleepWithOneEyeOpen |
