Sentences with phrase «water bird feather»

They have been collecting water bird feather samples and sending them off to the University of New South Wales for analysis.

Not exact matches

Darwin's beautiful idea explains why there are hundreds of thousands of species of beetles and flowering plants, why birds» feathers are ideal for flight and insulation, and why a desert plant possesses hairy leaves to reduce water loss.

The theory is thus that the fish eggs stick to water birds» feathers or feet; the birds then fly from one body of water to the next, where the fish hatch from their eggs.

Unlike other birds that travel over the sea, such as albatrosses, their feathers lack waterproof oil, so they can't take a break on the water.

Birds take up the isotopes in their food and water, and the isotopes get incorporated into the new feathers they grow after each breeding season.

Your bird will get food, and feathers, and possibly droppings in his water dish, even if you use a hopper instead of an open bowl.

Humidity: Pet birds can adapt to a wide range of humidity levels, although birds native to subtropical climates may benefit from localized increased humidity in the home (e.g., in the bathroom with running shower or frequent spraying of the feathers with water).

Misting your pet bird with fresh clean water each day can provide a variety of benefits to your feathered friend.

Fomites on food and water bowls, airborne particles, feathers, feces, and other items that have been in contact with a bird with psittacosis can all infect healthy birds.

Most birds, especially those from tropical climates, require added humidity (from bathing or misting with water from a spray bottle) for healthy feathers and skin.

For example, according to the authors, mild chamomile tea in the bird's water bowl offers a soothing aperitif following a bad «out - of - cage» experience with the family dog or as a palliative for feather picking.

Once introduced to these birds, either on land or water, the springer will treat it as another feathered delight in its life.

Each week provide a small container filled with water to allow them to clean themselves or you can also lightly mist your bird with a small spray bottle full of water to promote feather and skin health.

This is why many proud pet parents do what they can to promote good bird health by providing their fine feathered friends with nutritionally balanced food and plenty of water, along with tasty treats, healthy pet supplements for birds, fun - filled toys and spacious cages.

The video shows birds that are ill, injured and disabled, with missing feathers, infections and open sores; there is no veterinary care or proper food or water.

To remedy this, be sure that your bird has access to a birdbath, and try lightly misting its feathers with water once a day.

Feathers can repel water to keep birds dry, attract mates, and can even be poisonous to the touch (in the case of a few tropical birds).

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

The artists» newest series of paintings entitled Hirari Hirari, which translates from Japanese as the sound or movement of a petal, leaf or feather slowly falling, is inspired by kimonos given to Kawasaki by her mother and draws from natural motifs such as flowers, birds, and flowing lines found in wind and water.

Miscellany of parts, head of a dragon, That turns on your s - bend neck as the earth Turns from dawn to dusk, one - eighty degrees, Your arched, phoenix - wings, water bird's Webbed feet, make you lord of the littoral, Mingling with the elements of air, water, earth, (Your feathers non-water-proof, adapted to Submerged swimming par excellence,)