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preen gland::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | uropygial gland |
| Type of | oil gland |
Examples of preen gland
preen gland
The yellow bill colors of many hornbills are produced by preen gland secretions.
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They have dense plumage with a large preen gland for waterproofing their feathers.
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Birds protect their feathers by preening them with the secretions of the preen gland.
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All cormorants have preen gland secretions that are used ostensibly to keep the feathers waterproof.
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The uropygial or preen gland is found in the majority of birds and is situated near the base of the tail.
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Unlike other ratites, they have a preen gland.
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Like most other ratites, they have no preen gland.
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The preen oil gland secretions, by which all aquatic birds make their feathers waterproof, support a natural mechanism that concentrates AIVs from water onto birds'bodies.
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An IU Bloomington researcher collects preen oil from a junco's uropygial gland into a small glass tube.
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