Rufous Hornero ( Furnarius rufus , Furnariidae) anointing with a millipede (Diplopoda, Spirobolidae) in southernmost Brazil
Anointing is a rarely observed and poorly understood behavior performed by more than 200 species of birds in which individuals actively or passively rub ants or other animals/objects onto their feathers, presumably to remove ectoparasites, heal infections, or soothe irritated skin during molting. Mi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Resilience Alliance
2023-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Field Ornithology |
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| Online Access: | https://journal.afonet.org/vol94/iss4/art13 |