Preening Collection (page 14)

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

Ruddy Turnstone washing- autumn visitor to Lowestoft Suffolk

Spotted flycatcher preening

hartlaubs babbler

Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) adult, preening

Wood Pigeon preening its feathers. Note the gnats flying above the head of the bird

Black crowned night Heron adult on fence post Shaking after preening - Coto Donana, Spain

Red knobbed Coot preening at Rietvlei Nature Reserve South Africa

Burrowing Owl (Speotyto cunicularia) adult pair, mutual preening, Salton Sea, California, U. S. A. april
Burrowing Owl (Speotyto cunicularia) adult pair, mutual preening, Salton Sea, California, U.S.A. april

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult, preening on water, Oxfordshire, England, november

Great Knot (Calidris tenuirostris) five adults, preening, standing in shallow water on mudflats, Hebei, China, may

Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) adults, group resting and preening in dead tree, Sri Lanka, december

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult male, preening, close-up of head and neck, Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve, Suffolk, England, july

Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) adult, preening, standing on snow covered bank of pond, Salthouse, Norfolk, England, december

Barn Owl (Tyto alba) adult, preening wing feathers, England, february (captive)

White-headed Duck (Oxyura leucocephala) adult male, preening on water, Arundel W. W. T. (captive)
White-headed Duck (Oxyura leucocephala) adult male, preening on water, Arundel W.W.T. (captive)

Domestic Goose, Hungarian Frizzly Goose, adults, flock preening at edge of water, Hortobagy N. P
Domestic Goose, Hungarian Frizzly Goose, adults, flock preening at edge of water, Hortobagy N.P. Great Plain, Eastern Hungary, october

Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) adult male, preening, perched on twig, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia

Tree Pipit (Anthus trivialis) adult, preening, perched on hawthorn, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, june

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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.