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Steve’s Bird Of The Day #14.
Hi everyone, welcome back! And today we have the male hairy woodpecker, to go with the female shown yesterday. Woodpeckers are fantastic birds and special in so many ways. How do they peck at trees without getting a headache? There head comes to a sudden stop, the deceleration force is equal to 1,200 g’s (some up to 6,000 g). A human would get a concussion, or serious brain injury at 300 g. One reason is the beak which is made of a special elastic like material. And if you look at the pic closely, the upper bill is longer than the lower. That upper bill changes shape slightly on impact, just before the lower bill (which is much stronger). This directs the force of impact downward, away from the brain. This transfers more than 99% of the impact force to the body and away from the brain. Tomorrow we will see more amazing facts, stay tuned! I hope your day is going well, and God bless!
Steve and Muffin.
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That’s cool! I didn’t realize the G forces were so high!
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Yep, when they get whacking those trees their heads are really moving! Then suddenly stopping!😳🙀😵
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Well yeah! You kbow exactly what it’s like! You do that every day on the cupboard doors!🤭🤭🤭
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Yeah, I just need some of the protective measures that they have!🙄
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Hard hat! Im tellin ya!
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Wonder if it would work on my feet?
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I’d becareful there!😂😂🤣🤣
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Might be rockin with my walkin!😲
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In more ways than one!!🤣🤣🤣
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They are made perfectly for what they do 🐦 it’s incredible! Beautiful picture!
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Yes they are! Thanks so much Ribana!😀😺🌞📷
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More wonderful pictures of your feathered friends
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Thank you very much Sheree!
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Wow! How fascinating and I often wondered why they didn’t get a headache! Amazing how nature’s creatures are built for their purpose. ☕️☕️🌞👍
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Woodpeckers are fantastic birds with many special features that other birds don’t have. And they need them! But there are actually several different things that work together to keep their heads together. I shared more today.😀😺🌞
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Yes, and I am enjoying learning more about woodpeckers. Things I never knew! 😀
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That’s always good!😀😺
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That’s pretty cool and that’s a great picture
Laughter increases your face value
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Thank you very much Mr. Ohh!
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This is so cool! What amazing facts and photo!
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Thank you so very much!
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