Preens Collection (page 4)

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) adult, preening, Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve, East Yorkshire, England, july

Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) adult, preening, standing on beach, Florida, U. S. A. February
Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) adult, preening, standing on beach, Florida, U.S.A. February

Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) immature, preening with wings spread, Florida, U. S. A. February
Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) immature, preening with wings spread, Florida, U.S.A. February

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult, shaking neck feathers into position after preening, standing in grazing marsh, Suffolk, England, january

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) adult, preening, close-up of head, Caerlaverock W. W. T
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) adult, preening, close-up of head, Caerlaverock W.W.T. Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, january

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) adult pair, mutual preening, close-up of heads, Great Saltee, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Ireland, may

Greater Antillean Grackle (Quiscalus niger crassirostris) adult, preening, perched on branch, Linstead, Jamaica, april

Southern Boobook (Ninox novaeseelandiae) adult pair, mutual preening, perched on branch at night, New Zealand, november

Burrowing Owl (Speotyto cunicularia) adult pair, mutual preening, Salton Sea, California, U. S. A. april
Burrowing Owl (Speotyto cunicularia) adult pair, mutual preening, Salton Sea, California, U.S.A. april

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult, preening on water, Oxfordshire, England, november

Great Knot (Calidris tenuirostris) five adults, preening, standing in shallow water on mudflats, Hebei, China, may

Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) adults, group resting and preening in dead tree, Sri Lanka, december

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult male, preening, close-up of head and neck, Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve, Suffolk, England, july

Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) adult, preening, standing on snow covered bank of pond, Salthouse, Norfolk, England, december

Barn Owl (Tyto alba) adult, preening wing feathers, England, february (captive)

White-headed Duck (Oxyura leucocephala) adult male, preening on water, Arundel W. W. T. (captive)
White-headed Duck (Oxyura leucocephala) adult male, preening on water, Arundel W.W.T. (captive)

Domestic Goose, Hungarian Frizzly Goose, adults, flock preening at edge of water, Hortobagy N. P
Domestic Goose, Hungarian Frizzly Goose, adults, flock preening at edge of water, Hortobagy N.P. Great Plain, Eastern Hungary, october

Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) adult male, preening, perched on twig, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia

Tree Pipit (Anthus trivialis) adult, preening, perched on hawthorn, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, june

White Hawk (Leucopternis albicollis) adult, preening, perched on branch in tree, Costa Rica, february

Gabar Goshawk (Melierax gabar) immature, preening tail feathers, perched on branch, Savute, Chobe N. P. Botswana
Gabar Goshawk (Melierax gabar) immature, preening tail feathers, perched on branch, Savute, Chobe N.P. Botswana

Ashy-headed Laughingthrush (Garrulax cinereifrons) adult pair, mutual preening, perched on branch, Sinharaja Forest N.P. Sri Lanka, december

Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) adult male, preening on water, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, England, february

White-naped Crane (Grus vipio) adult, preening, close-up of head (captive)

Jungle Babbler (Turdoides striatus) adult pair, mutual preening, perched on branch, Keoladeo Ghana N. P
Jungle Babbler (Turdoides striatus) adult pair, mutual preening, perched on branch, Keoladeo Ghana N.P. (Bharatpur), Rajasthan, India

Flavescent Bulbul (Pycnonotus flavescens vividus) adult, preening wing, perched in bush, Kaeng Krachan N. P
Flavescent Bulbul (Pycnonotus flavescens vividus) adult, preening wing, perched in bush, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, february

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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.