Hello, everyone! When a typhoon approaches, we usually stay indoors and wait for the storm to pass. But have you ever wondered what birds do in such situations?
In fact, birds can sense the approach of a typhoon and find shelter in advance. For example, birds in urban areas often hide in the gaps of buildings, behind structures, or in dense foliage, enduring the storm until it passes.
You might think, “But don’t birds become unable to fly when they get wet?” However, a little rain isn’t a problem! Their feathers repel water, so they can still fly. Moreover, finding food is crucial for birds, so they might venture out in light rain to search for it. But when it comes to a strong storm like a typhoon, they prioritize finding shelter. If their body temperature drops too much, it can be life-threatening, so they carefully choose a place to stay out of the wind and rain until the storm subsides.
On the other hand, wild birds and seabirds living in nature are much tougher. Some seabirds continue flying even in the middle of a storm, and you can also find parent birds desperately protecting their chicks during harsh weather. Surprisingly, some seabirds, such as certain types of shearwaters, might even fly into the eye of the typhoon, where the winds are calmer and it’s relatively safe.
In this way, birds have their own methods of coping with typhoons, depending on their environment. Next time a typhoon comes, remember that the birds are out there facing the storm in their own way. Until next time!
