Heat causes some Australian birds to go quiet

If you’re in Australia and wonder why the singing birds often go silent when it gets hot — check out this insightful article from ABC News Australia with insights from Dr. Gisela Kaplan (a Professor in Animal Behaviour at the University of New England) who has conducted and published extensive research about avian habits.

Many birds use a lot of energy to stay cool in the heat of the day, and only forage when it’s cool. (Supplied: Mick Roderick, BirdLife Australia)

ABC News – 11 Dec 2020