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General Science => General Science => Topic started by: rosy on 24/04/2005 18:16:22

Title: Why do birds take dust baths?
Post by: rosy on 24/04/2005 18:16:22

There are two small birds taking a "dust bath" in the dry earth under the tree outside my window.
Anyone want to tell me/speculate as to why?

Title: Re: Why do birds take dust baths?
Post by: neilep on 24/04/2005 19:58:19

It's a great way of getting rid of ticks and lice, and excess oil from preening etc....it also has a cleansing effect too.....as you've noticed....it will usually always be dry earth !!



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Title: Re: Why do birds take dust baths?
Post by: Monox D. I-Fly on 18/03/2018 04:18:59

This is probably irrelevant to the topic...

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Title: Re: Why do birds take dust baths?
Post by: chris on 18/03/2018 11:34:36

You're right, it's irrelevant, and we'll get rid of it for you. Please keep to the topic and note that this is a science forum and not a religious venue. Please keep islam for the mosque; here we preach scientific facts.