Will I be cooler if I keep my beak open? by rosiekind

Will I be cooler if I keep my beak open?

I have noticed the birds especially the starlings sitting with their beaks open and think that it must be some sort of way of cooling them down.

It is really hot today and thinking about my brother in France, I texted him to ask how they were coping as I couldn't get him on Skype. However, he texted me back to say that they were in Vienna and coping OK. When I Vienna, the temperature was 37 degrees so much better than 45+ that France are experiencing which I am glad about. Still really hot though.

Thanks for all your kind comments and Favs. It is always much appreciated.
Shame, I feel sorry for the birds and wildlife in these temperatures. Lovely shot of the Starling keeping his cool.
June 29th, 2019  
He does look stressed
June 29th, 2019  
My daughter is in Marseilles, France, right now. She said it was 113 degrees yesterday. She was trying to go to as many stores as possible that have air conditioning. Her apartment doesn't.
June 29th, 2019  
@homeschoolmom I think it must be very uncomfortable in that heat
June 29th, 2019  
Great photo and words Fav:)
June 30th, 2019  
Great shot.
June 30th, 2019  
Great timing and capture Rosie you are correct birds do pant to help keep cool, they breath quickly moving air across the moist surfaces of the mouth, throat and lungs, this moisture then evaporates, which in turn absorbs heat from the bird's body, every days a school day, lol:)
June 30th, 2019  
@pcoulson Thanks Peter for confirming my thoughts on this
June 30th, 2019  
Great capture
June 30th, 2019  
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