This protocol allows the collection of quantitative data describing heat loss through avian feather coats. This type of data is not readily available in the field of avian ecology. This method is useful for comparative studies that detail the loss
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This protocol describes the quantification of heat transmission through a flat skinned avian specimen using a thermal camera and hot water bath. The method allows obtaining of quantitative, comparative data about the thermal performance of feather coats across species using dried flat skin specimens.