Preening Collection (page 11)

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) cygnet, preening on water, Suffolk, England, July

Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) flock, preening on beach and feeding at sea, Victoria, Australia, November

Black-faced Ibis (Theristicus melanopis) adult pair, mutual preening, standing on calcium carbonate rocks, Torres del Paine N.P. Southern Patagonia, Chile, November

Domestic Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida meleagris) adults, preening beside house, Norfolk, England, October

Two Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) on grass by edge of field, one sitting with three Goslings huddled by its side, the other preening itself in background, side view

Female Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) preening itself on grass by pond, Ducklings huddled together by reeds, side view

White Duck (Anatidae) with its head tucked under cleaning itself, side view

Two ducklings both standing by edge of water, one preening himself

Hare preening

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) preening itself on grass by water, Cygnets nestled in its feathers, elevated view

St. Vincent Parrot (Green Phase) preening feathers

Lesser Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) on a perch preening itself

Pigeon (Columba livia), young bird preening, side view

Moorhen chick preening, next to waterlily

Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, cacatua galerita, white parrot perched on pole preening under its wing, front view

Australia, Sydney, Australian Pelicans (Pelecanus conspicillatus), group of four black and white pelicans by water, adult pelican looking left, offspring cleaning their feathers

Yellow dung fly (Scathophaga stercoraria) preening itself, perching on plant stem, side view

Spotted dove preening C017 / 3778
Spotted dove preening itself. The spotted dove (Spilopelia chinensis) is a small pigeon and a common resident breeding bird across its native range on the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia

Black stork preening C015 / 6889
Black stork preening. Juvenile black stork (Ciconia nigra) preening its feathers. This waterbird is a widespread, but uncommon

Common spoonbills preening each other C015 / 6891
Common spoonbills (Platalea leucorodia) preening each other. These wading birds are found in southern Eurasia, Europe and North Africa, and migrate to the tropics in winter

Black stork preening C015 / 6890
Black stork preening. Juvenile black stork (Ciconia nigra) preening its feathers. This waterbird is a widespread, but uncommon

Common spoonbill preening its feathers
Common spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) preening its feathers. This wading bird is found in southern Eurasia, Europe and North Africa. It migrates to the tropics in winter

Cormorant - preening - Cornwall, UK
DAC-809 Cormorant - preening Cornwall, UK Phalacrocorax carbo David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common Crane - scratching - UK
DAC-1330 Common Crane - scratching UK Grus grus David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Limosa fedoa, marbled godwit
Plate 238 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Limosa haemastica, Hudsonian godwit
Plate 258 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Egretta tricolor, tricolored heron
Plate 217 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Tringa melanoleuca, greater yellowlegs
Plate 308 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Anas americana, American widgeon
Plate 345 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Anas rubripes, American black duck
Plate 302 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Black headed Gull in Winter plumage washing/ preening in fresh water pool - November

Black headed Gull in Winter plumage preening in fresh water pool - November

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult pair, preening, standing at edge of pond, Suffolk, England, November

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) two cygnets, preening, reflected in floodwater pool, West Yorkshire, England, june

Barn Owl (Tyto alba) adult male, preening, standing on post in farmland, North Yorkshire, England, march

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"Feathers and Finesse: A Global Display Birds" Quaker/Monk Parakeet - Witness the vibrant plumage of South America's preening parakeets as they meticulously groom themselves. Mute Swan in Cleveland, UK - Behold the grace and elegance of an adult swan indulging in its daily preening ritual by the tranquil waters. Sun Conures from South America - These colorful beauties take pride in their appearance as they delicately preen their feathers under the warm sun. Rose-breasted Cockatoo/Galah in Dortmund, Germany - This charismatic bird takes self-care to a whole new level with its meticulous grooming routine. Claddagh Quay's Scenic View on a Long Walk - As birds soar above, witness nature's serenity while capturing glimpses of them engaging in essential preening activities. Double-crested Cormorant along North American Coasts - With wings spread open, this nonbreeding adult showcases its impressive wing-span during a post-preening display. Majestic Lions at Serengeti National Park, Tanzania - Even kings need some personal grooming. Observe these regal creatures taking care of their magnificent manes through gentle preening strokes. Playful Puffins at Katmai National Park, Alaska - Amidst breathtaking landscapes, watch these adorable seabirds engage in communal feather maintenance after diving for fish all day long. Buff-banded Rail (Gallirallus philippensis) Beauty Routine Revealed – Discover how this elusive rail species keeps itself looking sharp with careful beak-to-feather attention. Olive Thrush Bathing Delightfully in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape – Join this African songbird as it refreshingly bathes itself amidst lush surroundings after a satisfying round of preening.