How Birds Sleep by David Obuchowski, Sarah Pedry, David Obuchowski, Sarah Pedry

How Birds Sleep
David Obuchowski, Sarah Pedry, David Obuchowski, Sarah Pedry
Page: 40
Format: pdf, ePub, mobi, fb2
ISBN: 9781662650970
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
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Discover the mysterious and fascinating sleeping habits of more than twenty bird species from around the world in this gorgeously illustrated read-aloud picture book, perfect for bedtime, or any time.

Have you ever seen a bird sleep? Or wondered just when it is that migrating cranes find the time to catch Z’s as they cross the ocean? From the parrots of Thailand to the ostriches of Australia and even the pigeons of New York City, every bird sleeps—but they do it in ways that will surprise and delight you. Some hang from tree branches, others doze while gliding, and some even burrow underground for a nap. Written in a witty, conversational voice, and with gorgeous illustrations, this picture book is bursting with interesting facts about this underexplored aspect of bird life all around us.

How Do Birds Sleep? - The Science of Birds
        First, birds sleep in really short bouts. Instead of sleeping for 8 hours at a time like we do—or at least try to do—birds sleep only a few minutes at a time.
        Where Do Birds Sleep At Night? - Bird Spot
        When birds are asleep they are at their most vulnerable to predators, so they have to choose carefully where they spend the night. They will tend to roost in 
        Do birds sleep in nests? Nope! - Medium
        Go figure: nests are for keeping eggs and chicks in one place, and not all birds even construct them. Many birds can use unihemispheric slow-wave sleep to 
        Five Awesome Facts About Bird Sleep - Bird Buddy Blog
        A lot of birds sleep on branches or standing up, which begs the question, how come they don't fall down? It's all due to the fascinating anatomy 
        Do birds sleep in nests? Nope! - Medium
        Nicholas Lund of 'The Birdist' blog writes in Slate: “So where do birds sleep? Lots of places. When birds settle down to sleep, it's called “ 
        How Can Birds Roost on One Leg? - National Audubon Society
        Many songbirds, such as cardinals or finches, sleep perched in the safety of dense trees or shrubs. When they fall asleep, they stand on one leg 
        Arctic Birds Have Wild Rhythms | Science | AAAS
        Breeding birds find several ways to cope with summer's constant daylight a comparative sleep physiologist at La Trobe University, Melbourne.

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