damn the common poorwill is SO COOL?!
"Recent work has shown that individuals in the southern part of the range remain completely inactive on as many as 90% of all winter days. Body temperatures as low as 5°C have been recorded in torpid birds, with oxygen consumption reduced by over 90%."
impressively similar to hibernation! in a bird!!!
"Much of the basic biology of the Common Poorwill remains elusive, however, owing primarily to its nocturnal activity and cryptic plumage and behavior."
too good at hiding from us.
let us know your secrets, common poorwill!
