Birds found in urban areas are more lazy, and sleep in later than their countryside dwelling counterparts, it has been found.

A study into the rising habits of UK birds found that those in the country visited feeding spots much earlier then those in the city.

Experts from the British Trust for Ornithology - who conducted the study in December - think it is because cities tend to be several degrees warmer.

This means that small birds do not use all of their energy reserve just keeping warm and are able to fill up on food at a more leisurely pace.

Either that or they have just enjoyed a night out on the town and needed a lie in.