Preening Collection (page 15)

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

White Hawk (Leucopternis albicollis) adult, preening, perched on branch in tree, Costa Rica, february

Gabar Goshawk (Melierax gabar) immature, preening tail feathers, perched on branch, Savute, Chobe N. P. Botswana
Gabar Goshawk (Melierax gabar) immature, preening tail feathers, perched on branch, Savute, Chobe N.P. Botswana

Ashy-headed Laughingthrush (Garrulax cinereifrons) adult pair, mutual preening, perched on branch, Sinharaja Forest N.P. Sri Lanka, december

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Australian pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus) preening on a beach. Preening is the cleaning and oiling of feathers to keep them in good condition

Rockhopper penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome) preening. Preening is the cleaning and oiling of feathers to keep them in good condition. The rockhopper penguin inhabits sub-Antarctic islands

Greater sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis tabida) standing in a corn field. This bird is found in wetlands throughout North America

Flamingos preening. Flamingos (Phoenicopterus sp.) are found throughout sub- Saharan Africa, Southern Europe and Southern Asia as well as in South and Central America

Mute swan preening
Mute swan (Cygnus olor) preening under its wing

Spot-billed pelican (Pelecanus philippensis) grooming. This pelican is found in areas of south- east Asia and south Asia. It is endangered and becoming rare

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

African anhinga (Anhinga rufa) preening its feathers. This waterbird, also known as the African darter, is found around water in tropical sub-Saharan Africa

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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.