PhysOrg Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Ten-day-old baby birds are able to maintain their regular body temperature despite nest box temperatures of 50 degrees C or above. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden now report that nestlings pay a high price for regulating their body temperature—they grow less. Therefore, the recommendation when putting up a nest box should be to avoid hot, south-facing locations and choosing a spot in the shade. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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