Preening Collection (page 2)

Nazca booby preening feathers, Espanola Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

White-winged dove preening

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A Mallard hen (Anas plathyrhynchos) preening. Date: 27/07/2006

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A Mallard hen (Anas plathyrhynchos) preening. Date: 27/07/2006

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Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber), captive in Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, southwest England. Date: 17/06/2006

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Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber), captive in Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, southwest England. Date: 17/06/2006

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Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver, Stanley Park, Common Goldeneye drake(Bucephala clangula) preening Date: 20/05/2008

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Australasian Gannet, (Sula serrator), courting pair preening, Cape Kidnappers, New Zealand. Date: 11/06/2005

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Roseringed Parakeet preening, Keoladeo National Park, India. Date: 19/08/2005

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Indian Peacock with partially open feathers, Ranthambhor National Park, India. Date: 05/03/2005

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Antarctica, Paulet Island. Blue-eyed shag pair allopreening. Date: 21/07/2004

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Mountain Gorilla, (Gorilla gorilla beringei), youth preening, Group 11, Rwanda. Date: 17/02/2005

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White Pelican, Pelecanus onocrotalus, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya Date: 11/11/2005

The Vain Jackdaw from Aesops Fables, pub. by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd. London (book illustration)
IL100122 The Vain Jackdaw from Aesops Fables, pub. by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd. London (book illustration) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Anhinga preening. Florida

Nazca booby preening feathers, Espanola Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Blue-winged teal preening

Blue and gold macaw

American flamingo preening feathers

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Feral Pidgeon - emerging out of water after bathing in pond, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Feral Pidgeon - bathing in pond, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Kestrel / Common Kestrel - female stretching its wings infront of nestbox, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Common Pheasant - male taking a dust bath, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

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Black - tailed Godwit - taking a bath in a lagoon, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

European Herring Gull ~ preening on beach ~ Dune Island, Helgoland, Germany
European Herring Gull - preening on beach - Dune Island, Helgoland, Germany. European Herring Gull - preening on beach - Dune Island, Helgoland, Germany

Parrot on Quince Tree, c. 1770. Creator: Isoda Koryusai
Parrot on Quince Tree, c. 1770

Vessel in the Form of a Long-Kecked Bird, Possibly a Goose, 180 B. C. / A. D. 500
Vessel in the Form of a Long-Kecked Bird, Possibly a Goose, 180 B.C./A.D. 500

Crane, Edo period, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Hokusai
Crane, Edo period, late 18th-early 19th century

American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) preening and resting

American flamingo

Two Burrowing Owls standing facing each other at the end of a branch, London Zoo
3703987 Two Burrowing Owls standing facing each other at the end of a branch, London Zoo, July 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

A pelican, standing on a tree stump, preening its neck at London Zoo in September 1925
3116192 A pelican, standing on a tree stump, preening its neck at London Zoo in September 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Making Decent, i. e. Broad Bottomites getting into the Grand Costume, pub
2636968 Making Decent, i.e. Broad Bottomites getting into the Grand Costume, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

The Feminine Toilet (panel)
PWI83551 The Feminine Toilet (panel) by Merson, Luc-Oliver (1846-1920); Hotel de Ville, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

A Shoebill preening its feathers at London Zoo in 1926 (b / w photo)
3500049 A Shoebill preening its feathers at London Zoo in 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

A Pink-Footed Goose, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
659893 A Pink-Footed Goose, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 17.2x24.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pink-Footed Goose)

A pelican preening its wing at London Zoo, June 1922 (b / w photo)
1275267 A pelican preening its wing at London Zoo, June 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Swans, a Spoonbill, a Mallard, a Wigeon and Other Ducks on a River Below a Ruin
659252 Swans, a Spoonbill, a Mallard, a Wigeon and Other Ducks on a River Below a Ruin, 1694 (bodycolour, on vellum) by Henstenburgh

Crane under a Pine Tree (hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper)
1764895 Crane under a Pine Tree (hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper) by Gao, Qifeng (1890-1933); 144x72.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Crane under a Pine Tree. Gao Qifeng (1889-1933)

Ducks on a Riverbank, (oil on canvas)
827950 Ducks on a Riverbank, (oil on canvas) by Koester, Alexander (1864-1932); 78.8x129.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ducks on a Riverbank. Alexander Koester (1864-1932). Oil on canvas

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Red-throated Loon Drying Wings

A dandy at his dressing table, 1818
A dandy getting himself dolled up at his dressing table. Date: 1818

Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Santa Cruz. Black Turtle Cove, Blue-footed booby perching

Costa Rica, La Paz River Valley, La Paz Waterfall Garden. Captive red-lored parrot preening. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Female Cinnamon Teal stretches its wing on a small island in a pond

Calico cat cleaning her paw by licking it. (PR)

Morning preening at sunrise, sandhill cranes, Grus canadensis, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, USA

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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.