Q: I witnessed a bird (I think it was a cockatiel) at a pet shop that appeared to be picking at and pulling out its own feathers. Why would it do this? A: Feathers are pretty amazing natural works of ...

Discover why birds spend so much time preening their feathers and how this natural behavior helps remove dirt, control ...

Every feather plays an important role in a bird’s survival. This Barred Owl demonstrates how preening keeps feathers functional by removing debris, spreading oils, and maintaining flight performance.

In birds, preening helps maintain feather health and hygiene. Allopreening in the process of one bird preening another. Allopreening helps access difficult-to-reach spots to keep feathers well groomed ...

Despite their famously fancy feathers, flamingos don't spend more time preening than other waterbirds, new research shows. Scientists watched five of the world's six flamingo species to see how they ...

Scientists discovered that the preen oil gland secretions, by which all aquatic birds make their feathers waterproof, support a natural mechanism that concentrates AIVs from water onto birds' bodies.

The chicks are now 26 and 27 days old respectively. One writer asked when the feathers will change color so that they look more like the parents. The feathers are actually growing in below a thick ...

Despite their famously fancy feathers, flamingos don't spent more time preening than other waterbirds, new research shows. Despite their famously fancy feathers, flamingos don't spent more time ...