Preens Collection

Rainbow lorikeets (Trichoglossus moluccanus) pair preening each other, perched in tree. Ulladulla, New South Wales, Australia

Black-browed Albatross (Diomedea melanophoris) adult pair, courtship preening, close-up of heads, Falkland Islands

Two Ravens on a snowy perch
A Raven preens his wing feathers on a snowy branch. Watercolour painting by Raymond Sheppard

Nazca booby (Sula granti) preening. Punta Suarez, Espanola Island, Galapagos

Great white egret (Egretta Alba) preening its feathers, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, July

King penguins 1+Aptenodytes patagonicus+1. Grytviken, South Georgia. November

Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) pair preening one another, The Netherlands

Grey-cheeked parakeets (Brotogeris pyrrhoptera) perched and grooming on a branch. Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador

Northern Hawk Owl (Surnia ulula) preening, Varanger, Norway. June

Hyacinth macaws (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) mutual preening, Estrada Parque, Pantanal, Brazil

Great white egret (Ardea alba) splashing, Hungary, January

RF - Scarlet macaw (Ara macao) pair preening, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Green-winged macaws (Ara chloroptera) preening each other. Brazil. South America

Preening red-and-green macaw or green-winged macaw (Ara chloropterus) (Family Psittacidae). Buraco das Araras (Sinkhole of the Macaws), Jardim, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. September

Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) preening two chicks in nest in Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) cactus, Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA

Common loon (Gavia immer) adult in breeding plumage, preening in the last light of day, Michigan, USA, June

Roseate spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja) adult in breeding plumage preening tail feathers, Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Florida, USA, January

Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) shaking after preening while perched on fencepost, Boxelder County, Utah, USA, May

Madagascar crested wood ibis (Lophotibis cristata) preening, endemic to dry forest of Madagascar, captive

Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) preening tail feather, Pantanal, Brazil

Red-crowned Crane (Grus japonensis) preening in snow, Hokkaido, Japan, February

Little owl (Athene noctua) perched on a fence post, stretching its wings, Castro Verde, Alentejo, Portugal, April

Two Nanday parakeets (Aratinga nenday) perched on branch, one preening the other, Pantanal wetlands, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Two Red and green macaws (Ara chloropterus) perched on branch, one preening the other, Burraco das Araras, Pantanal wetlands, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) flock resting at sunset. Amboseli National Park, Kenya. July

Pair of Swallow-tailed gulls (Creagrus furcatus) at nest, one incubating. Genovesa Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Two Waved / Galapagos albatrosses (Phoebastria irrorata) preening, Espanola Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands. Critically endangered

Great white egret / Common egret (Ardea alba) preening feathers in shallow water of pond, Baie de Somme Nature Reserve, Hauts-de-France, France. September

Curlew (Numenius arquata) preening on mudflat at low tide, Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve, Northumberland, England, UK. January

Black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) perched on a stump, preening, Allahein river, The Gambia

Mute swans (Cygnus olor) in early morning light. Valkenhorst nature reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. May

Scaly breasted lorikeet (Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus) pair allopreening in branch of tree, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

Long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis) male, Batsfjord, Norway, March

White-faced Capuchins (Cebus capucinus imitator) grooming while resting.Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Ostrich (Struthio camelus) male preening, looking headless, Samburu Reserve, Kenya, Africa

RF - American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) preening feathers. Captive. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) preening feathers. Captive

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus), two sleeping on snow. Grytviken, South Georgia. March

African Spoonbill (Platalea alba) preening, Zimanga Private Nature Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Royal spoonbill (Platalea regia) preening and shaking head feathers, Victoria, Australia

Erect-crested penguins (Eudyptes sclateri) bathing and preening prior to moulting. Antipodes Island, New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands. Endemic to Antipodes and Bounty Islands. Endangered species

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

Edwardian beauty
Fashionable lady in stunningly flowing dress & feathered hat preens herself in front of a cheval mirror. Date: 1908

Morning Toilet
August 1908: A baboon preens its companion at Bostocks Jungle, Earls Court, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Common Teal (Anas crecca) adult female, preening on water, Hong Kong, China, December

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) immature, preening on water, Norfolk, England, January

Bearded Tit (Panurus biarmicus) adult pair, with female preening male, Cley Marshes Reserve, Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, England, February

Common Redshank (Tringa totanus) adult, breeding plumage, preening, standing on post, Elmley Marshes N. N. R
Common Redshank (Tringa totanus) adult, breeding plumage, preening, standing on post, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, April

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"Feathers of Love: A glimpse into the intimate world of preening" In a tender moment, a Black-browed Albatross adult pair engages in courtship preening, their heads close together against the backdrop of the Falkland Islands. Two Ravens find solace on a snowy perch, engaging in mutual preening as they strengthen their bond and prepare for another day in the wintry landscape. Amidst the vibrant Pantanal wetlands in Brazil, two Nanday parakeets perched on a branch share an affectionate moment as one lovingly preens the other's feathers. Against the breathtaking beauty of Burraco das Araras in Pantanal wetlands, two Red and green macaws find comfort on a branch while indulging in reciprocal grooming that deepens their connection. As twilight casts its golden hues over Amboseli National Park in Kenya, a flock of Lesser flamingos rests peacefully at sunset, taking turns to meticulously groom themselves before nightfall. On Genovesa Island within Ecuador's Galapagos archipelago, a devoted pair of Swallow-tailed gulls tend to their nest with utmost care - one incubating while being gently preened by its partner. At Punta Suarez on Espanola Island also within Galapagos, a Nazca booby takes time out from fishing to indulge itself with meticulous feather maintenance - ensuring it remains prim and proper amidst its natural habitat. Gracefully poised at Valkenhorst Nature Reserve is a Great white egret delicately preening its pristine plumage; every stroke enhancing both its appearance and survival skills. Grytviken in South Georgia witnesses an endearing sight as King penguins engage in mutual grooming rituals - strengthening bonds within their colony during November's chilly embrace. In The Netherlands' serene landscapes, a Wood pigeon pair demonstrates true partnership as they lovingly preen each other, reinforcing their lifelong commitment.