Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
It takes a great deal of energy to fly thousands of miles in a short time span. Birds transform their bodies in incredible ways to make this happen and it all takes place just weeks before departure.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:43 Birds can double their body weight
02:40 Birds can change internal organs
03:58 Birds can reduce sleep significantly
05:06 Birds can consume their own muscles
06:06 Bird can revert to their previous form
Birds mentioned in this video:
Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Bar-tailed Godwit, Blackpoll Warbler, Swainson’s Thrush.
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Source for all information used in this video - audubon.org/news/five-incredible-ways-birds-change-their-bodies-spring-and-fall-migration
Common questions people may have:
How do birds migrate?
How far do birds migrate?
Why do birds migrate?
What is the furthest migration for a bird?
What is the record for migration?
When does fall migration begin?
How far do birds migrate?
How do birds prepare for migration?
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It takes a great deal of energy to fly thousands of miles in a short time span. Birds transform their bodies in incredible ways to make this happen and it all takes place just weeks before departure.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:43 Birds can double their body weight
02:40 Birds can change internal organs
03:58 Birds can reduce sleep significantly
05:06 Birds can consume their own muscles
06:06 Bird can revert to their previous form
Birds mentioned in this video:
Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Bar-tailed Godwit, Blackpoll Warbler, Swainson’s Thrush.
Photos and videos from free-use websites:
The individuals' names can be found on their respective photo/video
Canva.com
canva.com/policies/free-media
Pexels.com
pexels.com/license
Pixabay.com
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Thumbnail Hummingbird Photo portion by By MattCuda via Canva.com
Source for all information used in this video - audubon.org/news/five-incredible-ways-birds-change-their-bodies-spring-and-fall-migration
Common questions people may have:
How do birds migrate?
How far do birds migrate?
Why do birds migrate?
What is the furthest migration for a bird?
What is the record for migration?
When does fall migration begin?
How far do birds migrate?
How do birds prepare for migration?
Ways to Support LesleytheBirdNerd
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If you have a sick or injured bird in your possession I can not help this bird in any way it is strongly advised to contact a local vet or wildlife official before any decisions are made. It is very easy to do more harm than good when handling any wildlife.
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For business inquiries or Post Office Box information
please contact Jamie at lesleythebirdnerd@gmail.com
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#LesleytheBirdNerd #Migration #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #SleepWithOneEyeOpen
