Seabirds aside, most birds have no issue with lakes, ponds, or even puddles. Birds like this mourning dove use oils from ...

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The oil keeps them warm and dry during long days in the water. Many aquatic birds have a similar gland, commonly known as the preen gland. Ducks, for instance, scoop up the oily secretion from the ...

When you're the national bird but also need a spa day…” writes the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over this adorable video of ...

Birds dampen their feathers to loosen dirt and help with preening. During preening, birds will rearrange their feathers and spread oil from the preen gland to keep them waterproof. This process also ...

It's not just higher egg prices. The ongoing bird flu outbreak has led to millions of wild bird deaths, slaughtered livestock, hazardous conditions for dairy industry workers, and spillover ...

Share on Pinterest A recent CDC MMWR report shows three new asymptomatic human cases of bird flu, suggesting the virus may be slowly spreading. Johanna Moya/Getty Images A growing bird flu ...