Sentences with phrase «birds preened»

Each parent would hop on and off the chick several times before the birds preened each other and one left to fish.

The substance is spread throughout the feathers when the bird preens, and actually helps nourish the bird as the precursors are converted to vitamin D3 when exposed to UV light.

Birds preen themselves during bath time, which helps them keep their feathers clean and free of dirt.

Not exact matches

Preening activity tapers off after mating, and the birds» plumage fades.

Birds with lower mass and higher metabolite levels also were more likely to preen irregularly, Walsh says.

The empty - beaked bird would quickly start preening its mate, but the mate would be slow to preen back, or might not preen at all.

Birds can take in these smaller doses by preening slightly greasy feathers or eating...

Birds can take in these smaller doses by preening slightly greasy feathers or eating contaminated food, for example.

Birds fed the crude oil were less active and spent less time preening their feathers than birds fed peanut oil, said study coauthor Christopher Goodchild, an ecotoxicologist at Oklahoma State University in StillwBirds fed the crude oil were less active and spent less time preening their feathers than birds fed peanut oil, said study coauthor Christopher Goodchild, an ecotoxicologist at Oklahoma State University in Stillwbirds fed peanut oil, said study coauthor Christopher Goodchild, an ecotoxicologist at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater.

But in this case, the birds didn't have any crude oil on their feathers, so the decrease in preening is probably a sign they're not feeling well, the researchers say.

6 Fashion march of the penguins: Thousands of tiny, colorful sweaters have been knit for these flightless birds, to keep them from preening themselves if they are doused in oil from a spill.

When active, preening a feather or leaning to cackle at another youngster, the bird shows the biggest shifts.

Researchers assigned a score to birds based on the proportion of compounds in the preen oil.

When these common birds clean their feathers — or preen — they spread pungent oil from their «preen glands» all over their bodies.

This spot wobbled around as a bird shifted to preen its feathers or look at a neighbor.

Louis eventually winds up at a prison camp run by a preening sadist known to the men as The Bird (Japanese musician Miyavi, making an impressive screen debut), who takes a personal interest in trying to break Louis.

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Retailers can help by asking questions such as: Does your bird like to chew, tear, preen, shadow box, snuggle with or disassemble toys?

Birds that appear irritable, preen themselves constantly or pull out their feathers may do well with Impatiens too.

The first thing you need to do is determine if your bird is really exhibiting feather plucking, and is not just grooming, preening, or molting.

This makes it easier for your bird to remove this sheath during normal preening behavior.

If you are able to determine that your parrot is not playing, trying to climb, attempting to preen you, or isn't simply afraid, then aggression may well be at the root of your bird's biting.

Aside from the fact that many birds enjoy a good spritz, misting can promote healthy preening of the feathers, leading to reduced instances of feather picking and plucking, as well as helping to invigorate your bird's skin.

The two of you are playing, preening, and having fun, and then all the sudden your bird starts bobbing its head rhythmically, and before you know it, he or she throws up on you.

Your bird may just be preening, cold, or relaxing.

The bird then ingests the vitamin D3 when it preens later and this helps with calcium absorption.

Your bird will dry off on his or her own while continuing the preening process.

Preening removes dust, dirt and parasites from the bird's feathers, keeping the bird healthy.

Birds are naturally hygienic animals and preen their feathers daily to keep them shiny and clean.

Birds can fluff, preen and dry off naturally in a warm spot.

If it's cold outside, you can allow your bird to dry off and preen in a steamy, warm bathroom.

You can also find «preening» toys, which birds peck at and groom, and cuddle toys.

Grooming, also known as preening, is a normal behavior of parrots and can occupy a good portion of a bird's day.

UnRuffledRx Bird Collars feature our signature - preening fleece to occupy your parrots» preening needs.

Preening is really what keeps the feathers in the best shape, and misting or baths cause birds to preen more thoroughly.

Preening is another behavior that all birds demonstrate; it's how they keep their feathers clean.

Outside of nesting season, these crimson - feathered water birds spend their entire lives on their feet — preening, feeding and even sleeping upright.

A few oil soaked dead sea birds were found, and others were observed preening excessively in the -LSB-...]