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Unzipping the Secrets of Bird Feather Maintenance

April 2, 2024 by Steve Creek
American Robin 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.

Categories Bird Photography Tags american robin, barbs, Bathing, beak, bird feathers, feather maintenance, insulation, preening, unzipping, vanes, waterproofing, zipping

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