Preening Collection (page 3)

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

Roseate Spoonbill (Platalea ajaja) preening Viera Wetlands, Brevard County, Florida

Great blue heron preening, Ardea herodias, Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel, Florida

Long-tailed Duck drying its wings

Northern Pintail Drake drying wings

USA, Arizona, Goodyear. Close-up of macaw preening its feathers. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Jabiru preening in its large nest full of chicks

Burrowing owl shaking off the rain

White-eyed parakeets preening one another

Preening Parrot
Big Colorful Parrot

Pair of Gannets (Morus bassanus) mutual preening, Bass Rock, Firth of Forth, Scotland, UK, June

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) juvenile on water preening, Fife, Scotland, UK, November

Picture No. 12019833
Northern Shoveler - male preening the plumage on marsh - Castile la Mancha, Spain.. Date:

American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber), Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, August

Nashville Warbler (Vermivora ruficapilla), adult bathing in pond, Hill Country, Texas, USA

American Avocet; Dryng Wings

American Avocets Bathing

Reddish egret, Egretta rufescens, Merritt Island NWR, Florida, USA

North America, USA, Florida, Sanibel Island, Ding Darling NWR, Roseate Spoonbill

Reddish egret preening, Egretta rufescens, Merritt Island NWR, Florida, USA

Bizcachas, c1885, (1890). Artist: Robert Taylor Pritchett
Bizcachas, c1885, (1890). From Journal of Researchers into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S

Studies of a Dog and of a Cat, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Studies of a Dog and of a Cat, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Lapwing (Vanellus cristacus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Lapwing (Vanellus cristacus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]

The Interior of a French Barracks, 1787, (1929). Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
The Interior of a French Barracks, 1787, (1929). Satire showing French soldiers preening in mirrors, having pedicures and pampering their wigs. Illustration from the Apollo Volume X, no 55, July 1929

Common Crane, Grus grus, preening, Hornsborga, Sweden, spring

Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) and chick, bathing. An endangered species due to loss of habitat
JPF-13367 Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) and chick, bathing. An endangered species due to loss of habitat. Tropical rainforest, North Queensland, Australia, Australia

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Pig Tailed Macaque
Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Sepilok. Portrait of a pig tailed Macaque any baby monkey, in the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

Desert Cottontail Rabbit - Scratching with hind-leg. SW Desert, North America
FG-4201 Desert Cottontail Rabbit - Scratching with hind-leg SW Desert, North America Sylvilagus audubonii Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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A peacock displaying its plumage

Two foals on a pasture in springtime; Odenwald, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Yellow-crowned Night-Heron preening at the beach Tobago

Kelp Gull preening at pole along coast Namibia, Larus dominicanus

Eurasian Oystercatcher preening on mooring post Netherlands, Haematopus ostralegus, Netherlands

Common Starlings preening on horseback Oostvaardersplassen Netherlands, Sturnus vulgaris

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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.