Birds need much less sleep than people do.One seabird,called the sooty tern,can fly for years by taking “naps”that last only a few seconds.
Most birds that live on land are active during the day and sleep at night.Owls are just the opposite.They sleep during the day and hunt at night.
Birds usually sleep in shrubs,on tree branches,in holes in trees,or on the ground.Most ducks sleep on the water.Many birds sleep while they are standing.
Mating and Breeding