Posted on Dec 16, 2023
Baby owl found living in family Christmas tree
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An owl was discovered living in a Kentucky family's Christmas tree.
The bird was discovered when carpet cleaner Bob Hayes was working in the house and noticed the tree branches moving.
The family says the bird was able to go undetected for four days because it blended into the tree's branches.
The bird was discovered when carpet cleaner Bob Hayes was working in the house and noticed the tree branches moving.
The family says the bird was able to go undetected for four days because it blended into the tree's branches.
Baby owl found living in family Christmas tree
Posted from bbc.com
Wildlife
Christmas
Posted 4 mo ago
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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[quote]Birds that live in cold climates, such as owls, have thick down feathers that serve as good insulation and help them maintain a constant temperature. The woolly-feathered creatures can live off of their body fat for several weeks before they succumb to starvation. They are able to avoid starvation because they have special proteins that can convert their stored fat into a food source.
During the winter, our feathered friends require more energy for their body weight to maintain a normal body temperature. Energy is required to produce heat and keep muscles warm.[/quote]
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During the winter, our feathered friends require more energy for their body weight to maintain a normal body temperature. Energy is required to produce heat and keep muscles warm.[/quote]
I'll share a piece from a good article.
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Cpl Vic Burk
2LT (Join to see) - OK! But I wouldn't think a baby owl would have the fat reserves to sustain it for too long. Glad it was able to live!
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Cpl Vic Burk - I am very happy that the bird survived. Indeed, small owl chicks have less fat and can become dehydrated quickly, but if we compare them to other birds, adult ones can die after just one day of fasting. The ability of a bird to survive without food or water varies among species and depends on factors such as the bird's size, health, and environmental conditions. Owls, in general, are incredibly resilient birds. And this owlet proved that to us.
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