Which Birds Are Diurnal?
Like humans, birds have an internal clock that tells them when to sleep and when to be active. For diurnal species, this cycle is the same as in humans, causing them to schedule their days around the rising and setting of the sun. Here are some familiar types of diurnal birds in the Madison area:- Chickens and grouse
- Swifts and swallows
- Pigeons and doves
- Cuckoos
- Hummingbirds
- Songbirds
- Crows