Hummingbirds lower their body temperature below 4°C at night

Hummingbirds can drop their body temperature below 40°F when they rest to save energy for the next day

Hummingbirds use a process called torpor to lower body temperature at night. This process allows the animal to conserve as much energy as possible.

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