Unzipping the Secrets of Bird Feather Maintenance
Discover how birds use their beaks to “unzip” and “zip” their feathers after bathing, realigning tiny barbs for waterproofing, insulation, and pristine plumage.
Discover how birds use their beaks to “unzip” and “zip” their feathers after bathing, realigning tiny barbs for waterproofing, insulation, and pristine plumage.
A Great Blue Heron with a fish in Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. I describe the heron’s appearance, hunting skills, adaptable diet, and more.