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to preen oneself
anglais d'Amérique

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This patch, like much of the male's plumage is dull in fresh non-breeding plumage and is brightened by wear and preening.
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In the middle part of the day they rest in shady areas near water and preen.
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They also preen other birds' feathers that are otherwise hard to get at.
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You will never pay for your crimes and you will continue to preen yourself, to bask in your illusions of moral ascendancy.
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The gland secretes an oily fluid associated with preening, or cleaning of the feathers.
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Their elongated shape allow them to conceal themselves between feather shafts and therefore avoid dislodgement while its host is preening or in flight.
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They often socialise before dusk, engaging in preening, feeding young, and flying acrobatically.
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Its sternum has no keel, its wings are minimal, and it has no preen gland.
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Birds of a flock will preen each other, ruffling their head feathers in invitation.
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The swan turns its head from side to side and also preens itself.
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