Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis californicus) preening, reaching for oil from uropygial gland to keep feathers water resistant and flexible Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/brown-pelican-pelecanus-occidentalis-californicus-preening-reaching-for-oil-from-uropygial-gland-to-keep-feathers-water-resistant-and-flexible-image180572684.html
RMMDNP8C–Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis californicus) preening, reaching for oil from uropygial gland to keep feathers water resistant and flexible
two mute swans preening on pond side Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/two-mute-swans-preening-on-pond-side-image405366409.html
RM2EFE0YN–two mute swans preening on pond side
The uropygial gland is situated at the base of the tail and helps birds such as the Great Black-backed Gull maintain its plumage in good condition. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-uropygial-gland-is-situated-at-the-base-of-the-tail-and-helps-birds-such-as-the-great-black-backed-gull-maintain-its-plumage-in-good-condition-image450937324.html
RM2H5HY4C–The uropygial gland is situated at the base of the tail and helps birds such as the Great Black-backed Gull maintain its plumage in good condition.
Magellanic penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus), retrieves preen gland of his rump, Valdes peninsula, Patagonia, Argentina Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/magellanic-penguins-spheniscus-magellanicus-retrieves-preen-gland-of-his-rump-valdes-peninsula-patagonia-argentina-image242368028.html
RMT28PW0–Magellanic penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus), retrieves preen gland of his rump, Valdes peninsula, Patagonia, Argentina
Developed using darktable 2.6.2 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/developed-using-darktable-262-image541535327.html
RF2PD11RB–Developed using darktable 2.6.2
Trumpeter swans preening, cleaning, fixing feathers, St Croix River, WI, USA, by Dominique Braud/Dembinsky Photo Assoc Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/trumpeter-swans-preening-cleaning-fixing-feathers-st-croix-river-wi-usa-by-dominique-brauddembinsky-photo-assoc-image429098681.html
RM2FX33MW–Trumpeter swans preening, cleaning, fixing feathers, St Croix River, WI, USA, by Dominique Braud/Dembinsky Photo Assoc
American Anhinga / Darter (Anhinga anhinga) preening, taking oil from preen gland, Everglades National Park, Florida, USA, February. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/american-anhinga-darter-anhinga-anhinga-preening-taking-oil-from-preen-gland-everglades-national-park-florida-usa-february-image262931352.html
RMW7NFHC–American Anhinga / Darter (Anhinga anhinga) preening, taking oil from preen gland, Everglades National Park, Florida, USA, February.
Anhinga preening and showing it's preen gland at the Anhinga Trail, Everglades National Park, Florida, USA Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-anhinga-preening-and-showing-its-preen-gland-at-the-anhinga-trail-35346780.html
RMC1E550–Anhinga preening and showing it's preen gland at the Anhinga Trail, Everglades National Park, Florida, USA
Muscovy duck preening on river bank Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-muscovy-duck-preening-on-river-bank-59171312.html
RFDC7DH4–Muscovy duck preening on river bank
A mute swan head close up. The swan has turned it's neck over it's body during preening. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-mute-swan-head-close-up-the-swan-has-turned-its-neck-over-its-body-during-preening-image342476190.html
RF2AW53TE–A mute swan head close up. The swan has turned it's neck over it's body during preening.
Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga), male. Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/anhinga-anhinga-anhinga-male-pantanal-mato-grosso-brazil-image462315242.html
RM2HT47PJ–Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga), male. Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil
A Red-necked Phalarope, Phalaropus lobatus, preens itself at the Mission Outflow in Santa Barbara, California, USA Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-red-necked-phalarope-phalaropus-lobatus-preens-itself-at-the-mission-22233818.html
RMB84RCX–A Red-necked Phalarope, Phalaropus lobatus, preens itself at the Mission Outflow in Santa Barbara, California, USA
Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) arranging the plumage Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-cattle-egret-bubulcus-ibis-arranging-the-plumage-129413947.html
RFHEF8PK–Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) arranging the plumage
An anhinga air drying beween dives. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-anhinga-air-drying-beween-dives-image507877417.html
RF2ME7PR5–An anhinga air drying beween dives.
Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) enjoying shade on a hot summer day in a zoo : (pix SShukla) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/greater-flamingo-phoenicopterus-roseus-enjoying-shade-on-a-hot-summer-day-in-a-zoo-pix-sshukla-image457002325.html
RF2HFE73H–Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) enjoying shade on a hot summer day in a zoo : (pix SShukla)
Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis californicus) preening, beak reaching for oil from uropygial gland to keep feathers water resistant and flexible Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/brown-pelican-pelecanus-occidentalis-californicus-preening-beak-reaching-for-oil-from-uropygial-gland-to-keep-feathers-water-resistant-and-flexible-image180572697.html
RMMDNP8W–Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis californicus) preening, beak reaching for oil from uropygial gland to keep feathers water resistant and flexible
mute swan standing curiously looking up after preening on pond side Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mute-swan-standing-curiously-looking-up-after-preening-on-pond-side-image405366358.html
RM2EFE0WX–mute swan standing curiously looking up after preening on pond side
Maintaining plumage in top condition is a vital life-skill for birds. Here a juvenile Herring Gull preens using oily secretion from a gland Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/maintaining-plumage-in-top-condition-is-a-vital-life-skill-for-birds-here-a-juvenile-herring-gull-preens-using-oily-secretion-from-a-gland-image451357460.html
RM2H69318–Maintaining plumage in top condition is a vital life-skill for birds. Here a juvenile Herring Gull preens using oily secretion from a gland
Western Gull (Larus occidentalis) preening its feathers on East Anacapa Island, Channel Islands National Park, California, USA Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-western-gull-larus-occidentalis-preening-its-feathers-on-east-anacapa-56147404.html
RFD79MGC–Western Gull (Larus occidentalis) preening its feathers on East Anacapa Island, Channel Islands National Park, California, USA
Trumpeter swans preening, cleaning, fixing feathers, St Croix River, WI, USA, by Dominique Braud/Dembinsky Photo Assoc Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/trumpeter-swans-preening-cleaning-fixing-feathers-st-croix-river-wi-usa-by-dominique-brauddembinsky-photo-assoc-image429097700.html
RM2FX32DT–Trumpeter swans preening, cleaning, fixing feathers, St Croix River, WI, USA, by Dominique Braud/Dembinsky Photo Assoc
Great Egret in breeding plumage preening Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-great-egret-in-breeding-plumage-preening-29921180.html
RFBMK0NG–Great Egret in breeding plumage preening
Trumpeter swan preening, fixing feathers, (Cygnus buccinator), Winter, Mississippi River, MN, USA, by Dominique Braud/Dembinsky Photo Assoc Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/trumpeter-swan-preening-fixing-feathers-cygnus-buccinator-winter-mississippi-river-mn-usa-by-dominique-brauddembinsky-photo-assoc-image401873380.html
RM2E9PWGM–Trumpeter swan preening, fixing feathers, (Cygnus buccinator), Winter, Mississippi River, MN, USA, by Dominique Braud/Dembinsky Photo Assoc
Black Swan Cygnus atratus Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 24 October 2019 Adult Anatidae Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/black-swan-cygnus-atratus-sydney-new-south-wales-australia-24-october-2019-adult-anatidae-image383375437.html
RM2D7M77W–Black Swan Cygnus atratus Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 24 October 2019 Adult Anatidae
Trumpeter swans preening, cleaning, fixing feathers, St Croix River, WI, USA, by Dominique Braud/Dembinsky Photo Assoc Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/trumpeter-swans-preening-cleaning-fixing-feathers-st-croix-river-wi-usa-by-dominique-brauddembinsky-photo-assoc-image430124433.html
RM2FYNT2W–Trumpeter swans preening, cleaning, fixing feathers, St Croix River, WI, USA, by Dominique Braud/Dembinsky Photo Assoc
A mute swan head close up. The swan has turned it's neck over it's body during preening. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-mute-swan-head-close-up-the-swan-has-turned-its-neck-over-its-body-during-preening-image342476186.html
RF2AW53TA–A mute swan head close up. The swan has turned it's neck over it's body during preening.
Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga), male preening the spread wings. Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/anhinga-anhinga-anhinga-male-preening-the-spread-wings-pantanal-mato-grosso-brazil-image462315239.html
RM2HT47PF–Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga), male preening the spread wings. Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil
A Red-necked Phalarope, Phalaropus lobatus, preens itself at the Mission Outflow in Santa Barbara, California, USA Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-red-necked-phalarope-phalaropus-lobatus-preens-itself-at-the-mission-22232468.html
RFB84NMM–A Red-necked Phalarope, Phalaropus lobatus, preens itself at the Mission Outflow in Santa Barbara, California, USA
Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) on the ground. Oahu, Hawaii, USA Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/laysan-albatross-phoebastria-immutabilis-on-the-ground-oahu-hawaii-usa-image462230356.html
RM2HT0BF0–Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) on the ground. Oahu, Hawaii, USA
An anhinga air drying beween dives. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-anhinga-air-drying-beween-dives-image507877419.html
RF2ME7PR7–An anhinga air drying beween dives.
Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) enjoying shade on a hot summer day in a zoo : (pix SShukla) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/greater-flamingo-phoenicopterus-roseus-enjoying-shade-on-a-hot-summer-day-in-a-zoo-pix-sshukla-image457002320.html
RF2HFE73C–Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) enjoying shade on a hot summer day in a zoo : (pix SShukla)
. Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club. . J00% Dimethyl 100% Trimethyl 2,6,10-trimefhyl-subsf. Figure 2. Intraspecific variation of the quantitative composition of wax acids from the uropygial gland secretion of the Blackbird Turdus merula (n = 18). As we know now, however, this is definitely not the case. Prior to chemo- taxonomic considerations, the intraspecific variation of the lipid compo- sition has to be checked. This has been done for a number of species and the variation is found to be very limited, as may be seen from Fig. 2, with Turdus merula as as example. The circle surro Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bulletin-of-the-british-ornithologists-club-j00-dimethyl-100-trimethyl-2610-trimefhyl-subsf-figure-2-intraspecific-variation-of-the-quantitative-composition-of-wax-acids-from-the-uropygial-gland-secretion-of-the-blackbird-turdus-merula-n-=-18-as-we-know-now-however-this-is-definitely-not-the-case-prior-to-chemo-taxonomic-considerations-the-intraspecific-variation-of-the-lipid-compo-sition-has-to-be-checked-this-has-been-done-for-a-number-of-species-and-the-variation-is-found-to-be-very-limited-as-may-be-seen-from-fig-2-with-turdus-merula-as-as-example-the-circle-surro-image233959102.html
RMRGHN66–. Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club. . J00% Dimethyl 100% Trimethyl 2,6,10-trimefhyl-subsf. Figure 2. Intraspecific variation of the quantitative composition of wax acids from the uropygial gland secretion of the Blackbird Turdus merula (n = 18). As we know now, however, this is definitely not the case. Prior to chemo- taxonomic considerations, the intraspecific variation of the lipid compo- sition has to be checked. This has been done for a number of species and the variation is found to be very limited, as may be seen from Fig. 2, with Turdus merula as as example. The circle surro
group of children enjoy watching two mute swans preening on pond side Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/group-of-children-enjoy-watching-two-mute-swans-preening-on-pond-side-image405366395.html
RM2EFE0Y7–group of children enjoy watching two mute swans preening on pond side
After nearly being persecuted to extinction in the 1800's the Great Black-backed Gull recovered in numbers thanks to wasteful fishing techniques. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/after-nearly-being-persecuted-to-extinction-in-the-1800s-the-great-black-backed-gull-recovered-in-numbers-thanks-to-wasteful-fishing-techniques-image450937332.html
RM2H5HY4M–After nearly being persecuted to extinction in the 1800's the Great Black-backed Gull recovered in numbers thanks to wasteful fishing techniques.
A juvenile Herring Gull in its first winter learns from the adult on how to cope with extreme weather conditions and how to exploit feeding chances. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-juvenile-herring-gull-in-its-first-winter-learns-from-the-adult-on-how-to-cope-with-extreme-weather-conditions-and-how-to-exploit-feeding-chances-image592954007.html
RM2WCKATR–A juvenile Herring Gull in its first winter learns from the adult on how to cope with extreme weather conditions and how to exploit feeding chances.
A juvenile Herring Gull lacks the brilliant white and pale grey plumage of the adult, being a more mottled brown in appearance. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-juvenile-herring-gull-lacks-the-brilliant-white-and-pale-grey-plumage-of-the-adult-being-a-more-mottled-brown-in-appearance-image478922743.html
RM2JR4PRK–A juvenile Herring Gull lacks the brilliant white and pale grey plumage of the adult, being a more mottled brown in appearance.
Trumpeter swans preening, cleaning, fixing feathers, St Croix River, WI, USA, by Dominique Braud/Dembinsky Photo Assoc Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/trumpeter-swans-preening-cleaning-fixing-feathers-st-croix-river-wi-usa-by-dominique-brauddembinsky-photo-assoc-image430124446.html
RM2FYNT3A–Trumpeter swans preening, cleaning, fixing feathers, St Croix River, WI, USA, by Dominique Braud/Dembinsky Photo Assoc
A mute swan head close up. The swan has turned it's neck over it's body during preening. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-mute-swan-head-close-up-the-swan-has-turned-its-neck-over-its-body-during-preening-image342476188.html
RF2AW53TC–A mute swan head close up. The swan has turned it's neck over it's body during preening.
Trumpeter swans preening, cleaning, fixing feathers, St Croix River, WI, USA, by Dominique Braud/Dembinsky Photo Assoc Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/trumpeter-swans-preening-cleaning-fixing-feathers-st-croix-river-wi-usa-by-dominique-brauddembinsky-photo-assoc-image430124501.html
RM2FYNT59–Trumpeter swans preening, cleaning, fixing feathers, St Croix River, WI, USA, by Dominique Braud/Dembinsky Photo Assoc
Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) on the ground, bending its head right around, a courtship behaviour. Oahu, Hawaii, USA Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/laysan-albatross-phoebastria-immutabilis-on-the-ground-bending-its-head-right-around-a-courtship-behaviour-oahu-hawaii-usa-image462230361.html
RM2HT0BF5–Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) on the ground, bending its head right around, a courtship behaviour. Oahu, Hawaii, USA
. Biology of the vertebrates : a comparative study of man and his animal allies. Vertebrates; Vertebrates -- Anatomy; Anatomy, Comparative. A Jack of All Trades 219 squeezes out the greasy secretion with its beak when dressing the feathers. In ducks and pelicans there are several ducts, instead of a single opening, that allow the oily secretion to escape. Aside from this curious uropygial gland at the base of the tail, the only other integumental glands found in birds are oil-glands in the external ear passages of certain gallinaceous birds, like the European capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), a Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/biology-of-the-vertebrates-a-comparative-study-of-man-and-his-animal-allies-vertebrates-vertebrates-anatomy-anatomy-comparative-a-jack-of-all-trades-219-squeezes-out-the-greasy-secretion-with-its-beak-when-dressing-the-feathers-in-ducks-and-pelicans-there-are-several-ducts-instead-of-a-single-opening-that-allow-the-oily-secretion-to-escape-aside-from-this-curious-uropygial-gland-at-the-base-of-the-tail-the-only-other-integumental-glands-found-in-birds-are-oil-glands-in-the-external-ear-passages-of-certain-gallinaceous-birds-like-the-european-capercaillie-tetrao-urogallus-a-image234599310.html
RMRHJWPP–. Biology of the vertebrates : a comparative study of man and his animal allies. Vertebrates; Vertebrates -- Anatomy; Anatomy, Comparative. A Jack of All Trades 219 squeezes out the greasy secretion with its beak when dressing the feathers. In ducks and pelicans there are several ducts, instead of a single opening, that allow the oily secretion to escape. Aside from this curious uropygial gland at the base of the tail, the only other integumental glands found in birds are oil-glands in the external ear passages of certain gallinaceous birds, like the European capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), a
two mute swans standing on pond side ready for preening Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/two-mute-swans-standing-on-pond-side-ready-for-preening-image405366355.html
RM2EFE0WR–two mute swans standing on pond side ready for preening
A juvenile Herring Gull lacks the brilliant white and pale grey plumage of the adult, being a more mottled brown in appearance. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-juvenile-herring-gull-lacks-the-brilliant-white-and-pale-grey-plumage-of-the-adult-being-a-more-mottled-brown-in-appearance-image478922750.html
RM2JR4PRX–A juvenile Herring Gull lacks the brilliant white and pale grey plumage of the adult, being a more mottled brown in appearance.
In winter the Herring Gull develops an eclipse plumage with the appearance of light brown flecking in the feathers of the head and neck. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/in-winter-the-herring-gull-develops-an-eclipse-plumage-with-the-appearance-of-light-brown-flecking-in-the-feathers-of-the-head-and-neck-image575970385.html
RM2TD1M2W–In winter the Herring Gull develops an eclipse plumage with the appearance of light brown flecking in the feathers of the head and neck.
A mute swan head close up. The swan has turned it's neck over it's body during preening. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-mute-swan-head-close-up-the-swan-has-turned-its-neck-over-its-body-during-preening-image342476192.html
RF2AW53TG–A mute swan head close up. The swan has turned it's neck over it's body during preening.
Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) crash-landing, tumbling head over heels. The wingspan averages about 2 m. Oahu, Hawaii, USA Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/laysan-albatross-phoebastria-immutabilis-crash-landing-tumbling-head-over-heels-the-wingspan-averages-about-2-m-oahu-hawaii-usa-image462230232.html
RM2HT0BAG–Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) crash-landing, tumbling head over heels. The wingspan averages about 2 m. Oahu, Hawaii, USA
. Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club. Bull. B.O.C. Centenary Suppl. 1992, 112A 159 J.Jacob Systematics and the analysis of integumental lipids: the uropygial gland by J. Jacob Received 13 March 1992 Whilst classification of birds has been exclusively deduced from anatom- ical, morphological and ethological criteria up to the middle of this century, more recently it became obvious that chemical data also may be used to study the relationships between species. Since DNA codes for all genetically dependent properties, its precise analysis could give us the best answer to questions on cl Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bulletin-of-the-british-ornithologists-club-bull-boc-centenary-suppl-1992-112a-159-jjacob-systematics-and-the-analysis-of-integumental-lipids-the-uropygial-gland-by-j-jacob-received-13-march-1992-whilst-classification-of-birds-has-been-exclusively-deduced-from-anatom-ical-morphological-and-ethological-criteria-up-to-the-middle-of-this-century-more-recently-it-became-obvious-that-chemical-data-also-may-be-used-to-study-the-relationships-between-species-since-dna-codes-for-all-genetically-dependent-properties-its-precise-analysis-could-give-us-the-best-answer-to-questions-on-cl-image233959125.html
RMRGHN71–. Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club. Bull. B.O.C. Centenary Suppl. 1992, 112A 159 J.Jacob Systematics and the analysis of integumental lipids: the uropygial gland by J. Jacob Received 13 March 1992 Whilst classification of birds has been exclusively deduced from anatom- ical, morphological and ethological criteria up to the middle of this century, more recently it became obvious that chemical data also may be used to study the relationships between species. Since DNA codes for all genetically dependent properties, its precise analysis could give us the best answer to questions on cl
two mute swans preening on pond side, stretches her feet Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/two-mute-swans-preening-on-pond-side-stretches-her-feet-image405366371.html
RM2EFE0XB–two mute swans preening on pond side, stretches her feet
In winter the Herring Gull develops an eclipse plumage with the appearance of light brown flecking in the feathers of the head and neck. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/in-winter-the-herring-gull-develops-an-eclipse-plumage-with-the-appearance-of-light-brown-flecking-in-the-feathers-of-the-head-and-neck-image575970522.html
RM2TD1M7P–In winter the Herring Gull develops an eclipse plumage with the appearance of light brown flecking in the feathers of the head and neck.
A mute swan head close up. The swan has turned it's neck over it's body during preening. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-mute-swan-head-close-up-the-swan-has-turned-its-neck-over-its-body-during-preening-image342476196.html
RF2AW53TM–A mute swan head close up. The swan has turned it's neck over it's body during preening.
A young Herring Gull is starting to fend for itself. These large seabirds have learnt to adapt to the urban environment and are common in many towns Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-young-herring-gull-is-starting-to-fend-for-itself-these-large-seabirds-have-learnt-to-adapt-to-the-urban-environment-and-are-common-in-many-towns-image486843576.html
RM2K81HXG–A young Herring Gull is starting to fend for itself. These large seabirds have learnt to adapt to the urban environment and are common in many towns
Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) trio at the nesting colony. Oahu, Hawaii, USA Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/laysan-albatross-phoebastria-immutabilis-trio-at-the-nesting-colony-oahu-hawaii-usa-image462230251.html
RM2HT0BB7–Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) trio at the nesting colony. Oahu, Hawaii, USA
. The Auk. Birds. iSSS.] Correspondence. 213. Figure i.—Left lateral view of a plucked specimen of Harris's Woodpecker {D. v. karrisii), ad. c?, life size, by the author, from the specimen; d, upperpart of the 'infe- rior space" {Apt. mesogastrxl); k, the uropygial gland of the left side; /, its external papilla with opening at its summit, which is also tufted. Nitzsch says of it, that "On the head the vertical space is especially remarkable, a band destitute of contour-feathers extending from the base of the beak, over the forehead to the occiput, which I find in all Wood- peckers&q Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-auk-birds-isss-correspondence-213-figure-ileft-lateral-view-of-a-plucked-specimen-of-harriss-woodpecker-d-v-karrisii-ad-c-life-size-by-the-author-from-the-specimen-d-upperpart-of-the-infe-rior-spacequot-apt-mesogastrxl-k-the-uropygial-gland-of-the-left-side-its-external-papilla-with-opening-at-its-summit-which-is-also-tufted-nitzsch-says-of-it-that-quoton-the-head-the-vertical-space-is-especially-remarkable-a-band-destitute-of-contour-feathers-extending-from-the-base-of-the-beak-over-the-forehead-to-the-occiput-which-i-find-in-all-wood-peckersq-image235344246.html
RMRJTRYJ–. The Auk. Birds. iSSS.] Correspondence. 213. Figure i.—Left lateral view of a plucked specimen of Harris's Woodpecker {D. v. karrisii), ad. c?, life size, by the author, from the specimen; d, upperpart of the 'infe- rior space" {Apt. mesogastrxl); k, the uropygial gland of the left side; /, its external papilla with opening at its summit, which is also tufted. Nitzsch says of it, that "On the head the vertical space is especially remarkable, a band destitute of contour-feathers extending from the base of the beak, over the forehead to the occiput, which I find in all Wood- peckers&q
A young Herring Gull is starting to fend for itself. These large seabirds have learnt to adapt to the urban environment and are common in many towns Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-young-herring-gull-is-starting-to-fend-for-itself-these-large-seabirds-have-learnt-to-adapt-to-the-urban-environment-and-are-common-in-many-towns-image486843572.html
RM2K81HXC–A young Herring Gull is starting to fend for itself. These large seabirds have learnt to adapt to the urban environment and are common in many towns
Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) in flight. Oahu, Hawaii, USA Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/laysan-albatross-phoebastria-immutabilis-in-flight-oahu-hawaii-usa-image462230355.html
RM2HT0BEY–Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) in flight. Oahu, Hawaii, USA
In winter the adult Herring Gull develops brown flecks in the head plumage. Resident year round they are the gull most often associated with seaside Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/in-winter-the-adult-herring-gull-develops-brown-flecks-in-the-head-plumage-resident-year-round-they-are-the-gull-most-often-associated-with-seaside-image458025880.html
RM2HH4TK4–In winter the adult Herring Gull develops brown flecks in the head plumage. Resident year round they are the gull most often associated with seaside
The juvenile Herring Gull is a mottled brown until its first moult in spring. It takes several years for the full, smart adult plumage to appear Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-juvenile-herring-gull-is-a-mottled-brown-until-its-first-moult-in-spring-it-takes-several-years-for-the-full-smart-adult-plumage-to-appear-image456311953.html
RM2HEAPFD–The juvenile Herring Gull is a mottled brown until its first moult in spring. It takes several years for the full, smart adult plumage to appear
. Chapters on the natural history of the United States. Zoology. 278 CHAPTERS ON THE NATURAL HISTORY tree below it. On the upper side of this partition the seven young " nickers," or " high holes," as they call them in New Eng- land, had been hatched.. Fig. 68. Pterylosis of Harris's Woodpecker. Left lateral view of a plucked specimen of Harris's woodpecker (Z>. v. harrisii) ; adult male ; <f, upper part of the " inferior space " (Apt. mesogastr&i; /.', the uropygial gland of the left side ; I, its exter- nal papilla with opening at its summit, which is Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/chapters-on-the-natural-history-of-the-united-states-zoology-278-chapters-on-the-natural-history-tree-below-it-on-the-upper-side-of-this-partition-the-seven-young-quot-nickersquot-or-quot-high-holesquot-as-they-call-them-in-new-eng-land-had-been-hatched-fig-68-pterylosis-of-harriss-woodpecker-left-lateral-view-of-a-plucked-specimen-of-harriss-woodpecker-zgt-v-harrisii-adult-male-ltf-upper-part-of-the-quot-inferior-space-quot-apt-mesogastrampi-the-uropygial-gland-of-the-left-side-i-its-exter-nal-papilla-with-opening-at-its-summit-which-is-image232159773.html
RMRDKP4D–. Chapters on the natural history of the United States. Zoology. 278 CHAPTERS ON THE NATURAL HISTORY tree below it. On the upper side of this partition the seven young " nickers," or " high holes," as they call them in New Eng- land, had been hatched.. Fig. 68. Pterylosis of Harris's Woodpecker. Left lateral view of a plucked specimen of Harris's woodpecker (Z>. v. harrisii) ; adult male ; <f, upper part of the " inferior space " (Apt. mesogastr&i; /.', the uropygial gland of the left side ; I, its exter- nal papilla with opening at its summit, which is
Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) gliding. The wingspan is on average about 2 m. Oahu, Hawaii, USA Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/laysan-albatross-phoebastria-immutabilis-gliding-the-wingspan-is-on-average-about-2-m-oahu-hawaii-usa-image462230358.html
RM2HT0BF2–Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) gliding. The wingspan is on average about 2 m. Oahu, Hawaii, USA
The juvenile Herring Gull is a mottled brown until its first moult in spring. It takes several years for the full and smart adult plumage to appear Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-juvenile-herring-gull-is-a-mottled-brown-until-its-first-moult-in-spring-it-takes-several-years-for-the-full-and-smart-adult-plumage-to-appear-image456311947.html
RM2HEAPF7–The juvenile Herring Gull is a mottled brown until its first moult in spring. It takes several years for the full and smart adult plumage to appear
. Elements of the comparative anatomy of vertebrates. Anatomy, Comparative; Vertebrates -- Anatomy. INTEGUMENT. 23 Palseontological researches have not yet brought to light any definite inter- mediate stages between scales and feathers, but that they must once have existed is shown by the development of these structures (comp. Fig. 12 and description). There is no trace of proper dermal bones (derinostoses)l or calcifications in the skin of Birds, and the glands are reduced to a single mass—the uropygial gland: this is situated at the base of the tail (uropygium), and its secretion serves to o Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/elements-of-the-comparative-anatomy-of-vertebrates-anatomy-comparative-vertebrates-anatomy-integument-23-palseontological-researches-have-not-yet-brought-to-light-any-definite-inter-mediate-stages-between-scales-and-feathers-but-that-they-must-once-have-existed-is-shown-by-the-development-of-these-structures-comp-fig-12-and-description-there-is-no-trace-of-proper-dermal-bones-derinostosesl-or-calcifications-in-the-skin-of-birds-and-the-glands-are-reduced-to-a-single-massthe-uropygial-gland-this-is-situated-at-the-base-of-the-tail-uropygium-and-its-secretion-serves-to-o-image231605850.html
RMRCPFHE–. Elements of the comparative anatomy of vertebrates. Anatomy, Comparative; Vertebrates -- Anatomy. INTEGUMENT. 23 Palseontological researches have not yet brought to light any definite inter- mediate stages between scales and feathers, but that they must once have existed is shown by the development of these structures (comp. Fig. 12 and description). There is no trace of proper dermal bones (derinostoses)l or calcifications in the skin of Birds, and the glands are reduced to a single mass—the uropygial gland: this is situated at the base of the tail (uropygium), and its secretion serves to o
The juvenile Herring Gull is a mottled brown until its first moult in spring. It takes several years for the full and smart adult plumage to appear Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-juvenile-herring-gull-is-a-mottled-brown-until-its-first-moult-in-spring-it-takes-several-years-for-the-full-and-smart-adult-plumage-to-appear-image456235690.html
RM2HE797P–The juvenile Herring Gull is a mottled brown until its first moult in spring. It takes several years for the full and smart adult plumage to appear
The Herring Gull is one of the larger members of the Gull family. Their distinctive and powerful beak is yellow with a red dot on the lower bill. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-herring-gull-is-one-of-the-larger-members-of-the-gull-family-their-distinctive-and-powerful-beak-is-yellow-with-a-red-dot-on-the-lower-bill-image595005973.html
RM2WG0T59–The Herring Gull is one of the larger members of the Gull family. Their distinctive and powerful beak is yellow with a red dot on the lower bill.
Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) gliding. The wingspan is on average about 2 m. Oahu, Hawaii, USA Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/laysan-albatross-phoebastria-immutabilis-gliding-the-wingspan-is-on-average-about-2-m-oahu-hawaii-usa-image462230342.html
RM2HT0BEE–Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) gliding. The wingspan is on average about 2 m. Oahu, Hawaii, USA
Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) female on a stump leaning over water preening or drying the wings. Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/anhinga-anhinga-anhinga-female-on-a-stump-leaning-over-water-preening-or-drying-the-wings-pantanal-mato-grosso-brazil-image462230870.html
RM2HT0C5A–Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) female on a stump leaning over water preening or drying the wings. Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil
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