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In the vast expanse of the Falkland Islands, a pair of Black-browed Albatross engage in an intimate courtship preening

Background imagePreen Collection: Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) adult male, preening on water, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire

Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) adult male, preening on water, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, England, february

Background imagePreen Collection: White-naped Crane (Grus vipio) adult, preening, close-up of head (captive)

White-naped Crane (Grus vipio) adult, preening, close-up of head (captive)

Background imagePreen Collection: Jungle Babbler (Turdoides striatus) adult pair, mutual preening, perched on branch

Jungle Babbler (Turdoides striatus) adult pair, mutual preening, perched on branch, Keoladeo Ghana N. P
Jungle Babbler (Turdoides striatus) adult pair, mutual preening, perched on branch, Keoladeo Ghana N.P. (Bharatpur), Rajasthan, India

Background imagePreen Collection: Flavescent Bulbul (Pycnonotus flavescens vividus) adult, preening wing, perched in bush

Flavescent Bulbul (Pycnonotus flavescens vividus) adult, preening wing, perched in bush, Kaeng Krachan N. P
Flavescent Bulbul (Pycnonotus flavescens vividus) adult, preening wing, perched in bush, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, february

Background imagePreen Collection: Inca Dove (Columbina inca) adult pair, mutual preening, pair bonding behaviour, Costa Rica, february

Inca Dove (Columbina inca) adult pair, mutual preening, pair bonding behaviour, Costa Rica, february

Background imagePreen Collection: Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) adult female, preening chest feathers, close-up of head and neck

Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) adult female, preening chest feathers, close-up of head and neck, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Background imagePreen Collection: Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis homrai) adult female, preening under wing, perched on branch

Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis homrai) adult female, preening under wing, perched on branch, Kaeng Krachan N. P
Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis homrai) adult female, preening under wing, perched on branch, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, february

Background imagePreen Collection: Domestic Chicken, Silver-laced Wyandotte bantam cockerel, preening, Whitewell, Lancashire

Domestic Chicken, Silver-laced Wyandotte bantam cockerel, preening, Whitewell, Lancashire, England, december

Background imagePreen Collection: Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) adult, summer plumage, preening, standing in water, Lesvos

Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) adult, summer plumage, preening, standing in water, Lesvos, Greece, may

Background imagePreen Collection: King penguin preening

King penguin preening
King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) using its beak to preen the dense plumage on one of its flippers. This penguin is found in Antarctic and sub-Antarctic regions

Background imagePreen Collection: Australasian gannet preening

Australasian gannet preening
Australasian gannet (Morus serrator) preening. These large seabirds nest in large colonies on coastal islands. Photographed in New Zealand

Background imagePreen Collection: Cat tongue tissue, light micrograph

Cat tongue tissue, light micrograph
Cat tongue tissue. Polarised light micrograph of a transverse section through a cats tongue. The outer stratified epithelium (right) has spike-like (white) keratinised papillae

Background imagePreen Collection: White-faced Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna viduata) adult pair, courtship preening

White-faced Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna viduata) adult pair, courtship preening

Background imagePreen Collection: Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) adult, winter plumage, preening, Florida, U. S. A

Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) adult, winter plumage, preening, Florida, U. S. A
Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) adult, winter plumage, preening, Florida, U.S.A

Background imagePreen Collection: Puffin - preening - Skomer - Wales - UK

Puffin - preening - Skomer - Wales - UK
DAC-294 Puffin - preening Skomer - Wales - UK Fratercula arctica David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePreen Collection: Mute Swan - adult preening - Cleveland - UK

Mute Swan - adult preening - Cleveland - UK
ROY-588 Mute Swan - adult preening Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imagePreen Collection: Mute Swan - preening tail feathers - Cleveland - UK

Mute Swan - preening tail feathers - Cleveland - UK
ROY-555 Mute Swan - preening tail feathers Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imagePreen Collection: Mute Swan - preening wing feathers - Cleveland - UK

Mute Swan - preening wing feathers - Cleveland - UK
ROY-554 Mute Swan - preening wing feathers Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imagePreen Collection: An Arctic Tern on the Farne Islands. Numbers of these seabirds have reduced dramatically in recent

An Arctic Tern on the Farne Islands. Numbers of these seabirds have reduced dramatically in recent years as a result of
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imagePreen Collection: Swallow-tailed gulls. (Creagrus furcatus). Pair with one preening the neck of the other

Swallow-tailed gulls. (Creagrus furcatus). Pair with one preening the neck of the other
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Background imagePreen Collection: (Winter) Wren Back-lit image of wren preening. Cleveland. UK

(Winter) Wren Back-lit image of wren preening. Cleveland. UK
ROY-264 Wren - Back-lit image of wren preening. Cleveland. UK Troglodytes troglodytes Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePreen Collection: Australian Pelican - Collecting oil from a gland to preen and care for its feathers - Noosaville

Australian Pelican - Collecting oil from a gland to preen and care for its feathers - Noosaville, Sunshine Coast
ROY-378 Australian Pelican - Collecting oil from a gland to preen and care for its feathers Noosaville, Sunshine Coast, Queensland



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In the vast expanse of the Falkland Islands, a pair of Black-browed Albatross engage in an intimate courtship preening. Their heads close together, they delicately groom each other's feathers, strengthening their bond amidst the rugged beauty of nature. Meanwhile, a Mallard Duck drake takes a moment to indulge in self-care as it meticulously preens its vibrant plumage. With every stroke and adjustment, it ensures that its appearance is impeccable for potential mates or rivals. In the Pantanal wetlands of Brazil, two Nanday parakeets find solace on a branch. One lovingly preens its companion's feathers, showcasing their deep connection and trust within this lush paradise. Not far away, two Red and green macaws perch on a branch in Burraco das Araras. As one bird tenderly preens the other's colorful plumage with utmost care and affection, their vibrant hues blend harmoniously against the backdrop of Mato Grosso do Sul's breathtaking landscape. As twilight descends upon Amboseli National Park in Kenya, a flock of Lesser flamingos finds respite from their graceful flights. Resting peacefully at sunset while engaging in mutual grooming rituals strengthens their social bonds before another day begins anew. On Genovesa Island within Ecuador's Galapagos archipelago, a pair of Swallow-tailed gulls tend to their nest with unwavering dedication. While one incubates future life beneath her warm embrace, her partner diligently preens nearby - an act symbolizing devotion and protection for their growing family. Punta Suarez on Espanola Island reveals yet another captivating scene as a Nazca booby indulges itself in meticulous feather maintenance. Each stroke signifies not only physical well-being but also showcases this remarkable bird's commitment to perfection amidst its natural habitat. At Valkenhorst Nature Reserve stands an elegant Great white egret engrossed in self-grooming.