New Research Shows That Flamingos Don’t Spend More Time Preening Than Other Water Birds

New Research Shows That Flamingos Don’t Spend More Time Preening Than Other Water Birds

Recent research challenges the long-held belief that flamingos preen their feathers more than other waterbirds. A study published in Applied Animal Behavior Science by the University of Exeter and WWT Slimbridge Wetland Center examined the feather care habits of five flamingo species. Contrary to popular belief, flamingos‘ preening habits are average compared to other waterbirds. […]

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