smskelton Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Can anyone explain what is going on with the feathers on this Cactus Wren's back? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexHenry Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 I’m not sure, it looks floofed up 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Wind? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meghann Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 I've seen Carolina Wrens puff up like that both when sleeping, and when they were on my roof sunning one day. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 I believe this is a temperature regulation method - fluffing up the feathers in such a way provides insulation, keeping them warm. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smskelton Posted December 8, 2021 Author Share Posted December 8, 2021 Thanks, the temperature was under 50 degrees, which is relatively cold for Tucson this time of year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamRHead Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Bookbag? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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