Two Ways to Climb a Tree—But Why?

LEARN MORE: https://hubs.la/Q03YxhsW0 Bird's eye view takes on a whole new meaning in this episode of Backyard Birds Revealed. On assignment for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Tim and Rusell Laman set up a super wide-angle probe lens looking straight up and down a tree trunk to see the world from the viewpoint of woodpeckers and nuthatches. Their varied climbing approach, dictated by their body and tail structure, impacts their feeding strategy as well. Get a close-up look of how these birds' feet work perfectly to help them cling to vertical surfaces and how their tails and bills shape their feeding habits. So, do you snack like a woodpecker, boldly foraging, or a nuthatch, an opportunist looking for hidden and forgotten treasure? Backyard Birds Revealed is made possible by Wild Birds Unlimited https://www.wbu.com/ The Cornell Lab of Ornithology's mission is to interpret and conserve the Earth’s biological diversity through research, education, and participatory science focused on birds and nature. If you enjoy Backyard Birds Revealed, help us continue this work by making a donation today! https://give.birds.cornell.edu/page/1...