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Ruffed Grouse Dust Bathing…Almost!

Winterberry Wildlife Posted on September 25, 2019 by Janet PesaturoSeptember 25, 2019
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Many bird species bathe in “dust” (sand or soil) as part of their plumage preening process. The bird prepares a new spot for dust bathing by scraping a patch of dry, fine, loose soil or sand with its feet to … Continue reading →

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Ruffed Grouse Preening

Winterberry Wildlife Posted on May 1, 2019 by Janet PesaturoMay 1, 2019
ruffed grouse preening

Most birds, the ruffed grouse among them, have a preening gland, also called the uropygial gland, on the rump at the base of the tail. It secretes a rich oil of waxes, fatty acids, fat, and water that is used … Continue reading →

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