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On the LIVE Barn Owl Florida Cam (University of Florida), the mother and her nestlings perform gular fluttering to stay cool inside the warm nest box. Unlike mammals, birds do not sweat. Instead, Barn Owls (Tyto furcata) rapidly vibrate the thin membranes of their throat to increase evaporative heat loss.

This behavior is essential during hot weather, helping both adults and chicks regulate body temperature while continuing normal development. Live wildlife nest cameras provide rare insight into the physiological strategies raptors use to cope with environmental stress.

What does this mean? (Quick science note)
Gular flutter enhances evaporative cooling with minimal energy cost compared to heavy panting. Effective thermoregulation is critical for chick survival, especially in enclosed nest boxes exposed to high temperatures.

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