Preening Collection (page 13)

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

Louisiana / Tri-coloured Heron - preening
CAN-388 Louisiana / Tri-coloured Heron - preening Egretta tricolor John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Yellow-crowned Parakeet - bathing on Motuara Island - Queen Charlotte Sound - South Island - New Zealand
DH-4794 Yellow-crowned Parakeet - bathing Motuara Island - Queen Charlotte Sound - South Island - New Zealand Cyanoramphus auriceps Don Hadden contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

USA, Florida, Tampa Bay. Roseate spoonbill preens in dark green water

USA, California, Santee Lakes Regional Park. Ring-necked duck preening in golden-colored water

Canada Goose - bathing - Jamaica Bay Refuge, New York
JZ-1771 Canada GOOSE - bathing Jamaca Bay Refuge, NY Branta canagica Jim Zipp contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) adult, male preening and loafing, winter, Laguna Madre, Texas, USA

American Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) Preening form sinuous and sculptural. Captive

USA, Texas, Rio Grande Valley, Starr County. Crested caracara pair on dead snag

Blue-winged Teal preening, Anas discors, Welder Flats, Texas

South Atlantic, Falkland Islands, New Island. Black-browed albatross parent preening chick in nest

USA, Washington State, Mallard, male, preening

A Mallard hen (Anas plathyrhynchos) preening

Immature Roseate Spoonbill preening (Ajaia ajaja) Ding Darling NWR, Florida

Greece, Mykonos, Hora. Three pelicans grooming in unison in alleyway

Pied Avocet, Recurvirostra avosetta, adults preening, National Park Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria

Australasian Gannet, (Sula serrator), courting pair preening, Cape Kidnappers, New Zealand

Mountain Gorilla, (Gorilla gorilla beringei), youth preening, Group 11, Rwanda

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult, shaking neck feathers into position after preening, standing in grazing marsh, Suffolk, England, january

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) adult, preening, close-up of head, Caerlaverock W. W. T
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) adult, preening, close-up of head, Caerlaverock W.W.T. Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, january

Male & female Mallard ducks in breeding plumage

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) adult pair, mutual preening, close-up of heads, Great Saltee, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Ireland, may

Greater Antillean Grackle (Quiscalus niger crassirostris) adult, preening, perched on branch, Linstead, Jamaica, april

White pelican in Mykonos Town, Island of Mykonos, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Preening Swan
A swan preening itself. Date: 1950s

Winter plumage Glossy Ibis preening

Southern Boobook (Ninox novaeseelandiae) adult pair, mutual preening, perched on branch at night, New Zealand, november

Azure winged Magpies courtship grooming - Extremadura, Spain

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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.