Toucan’s Bill Helps It Chill Out
The Toco toucan’s large colorful bill has a cool purpose, according to a recent study in Science. The toucan’s bill, filled with blood vessels, is used to cool the bird when it is hot by pumping blood through the bill. When cool, blood flow can be decreased to conserve heat. Scientists are curious to discover what other birds also use their bills to regulate body temperature. For more information, see ScienceNews.
Tags: Biology, birds, Toco toucan, toucan
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