Philadelphia Zoo Blue Breasted Kingfisher's Secret to Keeping Cool

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Uploaded by on May 31, 2011

The blue breasted kingfisher in the African Savanna section of the Zoo's McNeil Avian Center knows the secret to keeping cool in hot, humid days. Just stand in a pool and flap your wings to splash water all over you.

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  • I'd hate to be the fish that encounters that beak.

  • @happycozy Or the occasional mouse that manages to get into the exhibit!

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  • excellent!!

  • @MegaBluestarfish  Yes, even when its feathers are all wet and ruffled!

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