Preening Collection (page 12)

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

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) adult, preening, Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve, East Yorkshire, England, july

Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) adult, preening, standing on beach, Florida, U. S. A. February
Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) adult, preening, standing on beach, Florida, U.S.A. February

Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) immature, preening with wings spread, Florida, U. S. A. February
Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) immature, preening with wings spread, Florida, U.S.A. February

Caspian Tern, Sterna caspia, immature preening, Welder Wildlife Refuge, Sinton, Texas, USA, May

African Spoonbill - mutual preening
PS-3702 African Spoonbill - mutual preening Platalea alba Peter Steyn contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Little-ringed Plover - bathing in puddle - April - Cyprus
RES-1323 Little-ringed Plover - bathing in puddle April - Cyprus Charadrius dubius George Reszeter contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Great Tit - juvenile bathing in garden pond - Lower Saxony - Germany
USH-5059 Great Tit - juvenile bathing in garden pond Lower Saxony - Germany Parus major Duncan Usher contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Black-headed Weaver - preening - Ngamba Island, Lake Victoria, Uganda
SE-1146 Black-headed Weaver - preening Ngamba Island, Lake Victoria, Uganda Ploceus cucullatus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

White-backed Vulture - preening - Mala Mala Reserve, South Africa
SE-1145 White-backed Vulture - preening Mala Mala Reserve, South Africa Gyps africanus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Great Egret in breeding plumage preening feathers, Casmerodius albus, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, near Naples, FL

North America, USA, Florida, Melbourne, Anhinga bird in an elegant pose in black and white

USA, Florida. Sandhill crane preening feathers

Secretary Bird - preening itself - KwaZulu Natal - South Africa
VAN-61 SECRETARY BIRD - side view, preening itself, on the grass KwaZula- Natal Midlands, South Africa Sagittarius serpentarius Ingrid Van den Berg contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

USA, California, La Jolla. Pelican preens its feathers while resting on boulder

South Island Robin / Toutouwai - bathing in the only pool on the island - Motuara Island, Queen Charlotte Sound
DH-4757 South Island Robin / Toutouwai - bathing in the only pool on the island Motuara Island, Queen Charlotte Sound, one of the Marlborough Sounds

Marabou Storks
ASW-2966 Marabou Storks Leptoptilos crameniferus Alan J. S. Weaving contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Brown Honeyeater - scratching - Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell National Park, Nthn Territory, Australia
DH-2863 Brown HONEYEATER - scratching head Ormiston Gorge, West Macdonnell National Park, N.T. Australia Lichmera indistincta indistincta Don Hadden contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

South Island Saddleback / Tieke - bathing in a small pool which is the only water source on the island - survives only
DH-4759 South Island Saddleback / Tieke - bathing in a small pool which is the only water source on the island survives only on some small off shore islands around Stewart Island

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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.