Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis). An adult using the head as a mop to shed water, from immersion, and then spread, distribute and work in oil from the gland on top of the tail.
Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis). Adult using head as a mop to shed water, from immersion, and then spread, distribute and work in oil from the preen gland. Thus re- conditioning the individual feathers. Plumage care and maintenance.
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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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