AEF DC Eagle Cam 2-9-18: P is for Preening
2,000 views · Published 18 February 2018 · 2:45 · Indexed 25 October 2026
Channel: American Eagle Foundation · 2018 · Pets & Animals
The First Lady demonstrates how eagles keep their feathers in top-notch condition with a preening session. Eagles (and most birds) have glands at the base of their tail that make a oil that keeps water from soaking into their feathers.Preening is when a bird grooms its feathers, removes dirt and spreads an oil all over its body. Bald eagles often preen for hours to get their feathers streamlined perfectly. Video by Cheryl Loheit. ©2018 American Eagle Foundation.
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