Do birds fly in the rain?

Birds Flying in the Rain. ... This is why birds perch before and during a storm – it takes a lot more energy to fly in rainy conditions and so they avoid doing it. They perch in a tree, in shrubs or wherever they can get some protection. read more

A storm comes in on a low pressure center; this makes it more difficult for birds to fly simply because the air is less dense. Rain, or even water vapor (humidity) takes up more space, resulting in even fewer air molecules. read more

Yes some birds can fly in the rain. most birds have oil on their feathers that makes them waterproof. although if a bird is out in the rain too long their wing feathers will eventually get wet. and then they have a hard time flying or can't. ducks and geese i imagine are better at flying in the rain because they are made for the water. but rain does tend to keep song birds from flying, especially long distances. i'm sure most birds can fly short distances in any kind of rain. read more

Water birds enjoy the rain, as much as they enjoy water below their feathers. Birds found on land are more weatherproof when it comes to light rains, but when rains get stronger, the natural reaction, like people, is to seek out shelter. For example, songbirds would tend to cower and reserve their energy for a brighter day. read more

According to various things I’ve read, yes, birds can fly in the rain. Strong winds and heavy rains may be more problematic for them, and flying in rain takes more energy, so most prefer to not fly in rainy conditions; but the oil on their feathers, produced by a gland near the tail and used to coat the feathers while preening, makes their feathers fairly water-proof. read more

As for land birds, if the rain is not too heavy nor too cold, most birds will keep feeding. Stalwart Christmas bird counters regularly go birding in the rain, and there is often sustained activity with plenty to look at even in heavy rain if you know where to look. read more