Preening Collection (page 16)

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

Australasian gannet preening
Australasian gannet (Morus serrator) preening. These large seabirds nest in large colonies on coastal islands. Photographed in New Zealand

Australasian gannet colony (Morus serrator). These large seabirds nest in large colonies on coastal islands. Photographed in New Zealand

Cat tongue tissue, light micrograph
Cat tongue tissue. Polarised light micrograph of a transverse section through a cats tongue. The outer stratified epithelium (right) has spike-like (white) keratinised papillae

White-faced Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna viduata) adult pair, courtship preening

Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) adult, winter plumage, preening, Florida, U. S. A
Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) adult, winter plumage, preening, Florida, U.S.A

Five Roseate Spoonbills (Ajaia ajaja) feeding and preening

Roseringed Parakeet preening, Keoladeo National Park, India

Indian Peacock with partially open feathers, Ranthambhor National Park, India

Gentoo Penguin in Neko Harbor Antarctica pennisula, preening coat well oiled to insulate from the cold

Mute Swan - preening / grooming
WAT-16532 Mute Swan - preening / grooming Cygnus olor M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Black-tailed Godwit. Pensthorpe - Norfolk - UK
WAT-16115 Black-tailed Godwit. Pensthorpe - Norfolk - UK Limosa limosa M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Little Bee-eater Maasai Mara Triangle, Kenya
SE-757 Little Bee-eater Maasai Mara Triangle, Kenya Merops pusillus Suzi Eszterhas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Black-browed Albatross - breeding pair grooming Steeple Jason, Falkland Islands
SE-447 Black-browed Albatross - breeding pair grooming Steeple Jason, Falkland Islands Thalassarche melanophris Suzi Eszterhas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Tufted Duck - male preening its plumage - on lake - Hessen - Germany
USH-4804 Tufted Duck - male preening its plumage on lake Hessen - Germany Aythya fuligula Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Blue and Yellow Macaw - preening - forested areas of South America
PM-10647 Blue and Yellow Macaw - preening - forested areas of South America. Ara ararauna Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Greylag Goose - preening its feathers at lake edge - Hessen - Germany
USH-4738 Greylag Goose - preening its feathers at lake edge Hessen - Germany Anser anser Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mallard - drake preening plumage - Hessen - Germany
USH-4748 Mallard - drake preening plumage Hessen - Germany Anas platyrhynchos Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

House Sparrow - male taking dust bath - Lower Saxony - Germany
USH-4776 House Sparrow - male taking dust bath Lower Saxony - Germany Passer domesticus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Lesser Black-backed Gull - preening
ME-777 Lesser Black-backed Gull - preening Larus fuscus Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Zebra Finch - A male bathing at a pool in Donkey Creek near Canteen Creek Aboriginal Community, Northern Territory
DH-4626 Zebra Finch - A male bathing at a pool in Donkey Creek near Canteen Creek Aboriginal Community, Northern Territory, Australia

Sparrowhawk - male bathing in forest pool Accipiter nisus Hungary BI19735
COS-2946 Sparrowhawk - male bathing in forest pool Hungary Accipiter nisus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red Legged Partridge - having dust bath in earth scrape - Norfolk UK
FEU-721 Red Legged Partridge - having dust bath in earth scrape Norfolk UK Alectoris rufa Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Pacific Black Duck - preening after bathing in a suburban swimming pool. Three subspecies from Indonesia, Australia
EL-1933 Pacific Black Duck - preening after bathing in a suburban swimming pool. Australia Anas superciliosa Eric Lindgren Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

French Partridge - dust bathing
CK-3362 French Partridge - dust bathing Dust-bathing Alectoris rufa Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Greenfinch - bathing - Cornwall
DAC-15 Greenfinch - bathing Cornwall - UK Carduelis chloris David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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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.