BirdNote: The Feathers that Carry Water

Living on Earth

The Feathers that Carry Water: Living in water-poor environments is a challenge for many species, but as BirdNote’s Mary McCann reports, male Sandgrouse use an ingenious method and his feathers to carry water for miles back to the nest. (published February 19, 2016)

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