Why don't birds fall out of trees while sleeping? The unusual science behind the phenomenon
- Most small birds that regularly sit on branches belong to a group known as perching birds (passerine).
- Have you ever seen a bird sleeping on a thin tree branch and wondered why it does not fall?
- While humans may lose their grip when their muscles relax during sleep, many birds can remain safely perched for hours.
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- Most small birds that regularly sit on branches belong to a group known as perching birds (passerine).
- Have you ever seen a bird sleeping on a thin tree branch and wondered why it does not fall?
- While humans may lose their grip when their muscles relax during sleep, many birds can remain safely perched for hours.
Sources: Times of India