Together, bathing and preening form the regular grooming routines of birds around the world.
Birds have evolved to keep themselves clean and their plumage well maintained, developing a range of well-practiced techniques to rid their feathers of the dust, dirt and damage caused by daily life. Dirt-free feathers are vital to all aspects of a bird�s life, including regulating their temperatures, being able to fly and keeping parasite-free.
After bathing, many birds follow a series of ritualistic steps to expel any moisture, shaking their tail, vibrating their wings and fluffing out their feathers.

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