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1 May 2004 FACULTATIVE REST-PHASE HYPOTHERMIA IN FREE-RANGING WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS
Andrew S. Dolby, John G. Temple, Laura E. Williams, Emily K. Dilger, Katrina M. Stechler, Vanessa S. Davis
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Abstract

Shallow facultative rest-phase hypothermia has been reported in a number of passerine families, but few published data exist about its use by free- ranging birds. We used temperature-sensitive radio- transmitters to determine whether White-throated Sparrows (Zonotrichia albicollis) employ nocturnal hypothermia during winter. We measured skin temperatures of 24 free-ranging sparrows between 13:00 and 14:00 and between 02:00 and 03:00 for each of three days and nights per subject. The average nightly skin- temperature reduction per individual was 3.4 ± 1.0°C (SD). Skin temperature reductions ranged from 0.2°C to 7.0°C among all individuals. There was a significant negative correlation between the magnitude of skin temperature decline and nighttime ambient temperature. Additionally, we found a negative trend between depth of hypothermia and a body density index.

Fase de Reposo Hipotérmica Facultativa en Individuos de Zonotrichia albicollis que se Desplazan Libremente

Resumen. La fase de reposo facultativa somera ha sido mencionada para un número de familias de paseriformes, pero existen pocos datos publicados sobre su uso por parte de aves que se desplazan libremente. Usamos radio transmisores sensibles a la temperatura para determinar si Zonotrichia albicollis emplea hipotermia nocturna durante el invierno. Medimos la temperatura de la piel de 24 individuos que se desplazan libremente entre las 13:00 y 14:00 y entre las 02:00 y 03:00 durante tres días y tres noches por individuo. La reducción nocturna promedio de la temperatura de la piel por individuo fue 3.4 ± 1.0°C (DE). Las reducciones de la temperatura de la piel variaron entre 0.2°C y 7.0°C considerando todos los individuos. Hubo una correlación negativa significativa entre la disminución de la magnitud de la temperatura de la piel y la temperatura ambiental nocturna. Adicionalmente, encontramos una tendencia negativa entre la profundidad de la hipotermia y el índice de densidad corporal.

Andrew S. Dolby, John G. Temple, Laura E. Williams, Emily K. Dilger, Katrina M. Stechler, and Vanessa S. Davis "FACULTATIVE REST-PHASE HYPOTHERMIA IN FREE-RANGING WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS," The Condor 106(2), 386-390, (1 May 2004). https://doi.org/10.1650/7503
Received: 17 October 2003; Accepted: 1 January 2004; Published: 1 May 2004
KEYWORDS
Hypothermia
thermoregulation
White- throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
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