That was one of my thoughts, yes. But how?Monique said:
As Monique mentioned, it is to get rid of parasites - fleas, lice (feather louse), ticks and mites.DaveC426913 said:
Unfortunately, rather than dislodigng parasites, that tends to attract them.Mk said:
DaveC426913 said:Unfortunately, rather than dislodigng parasites, that tends to attract them.
If you want to roll in money, you must do it privately. Posing for a lottery-payoff with an oversized pretend check will haul in the bloodsuckersj.Math Is Hard said:
Excellent point!
Done!turbo-1 said:
Birds take sand baths as a way to maintain their feathers and keep them clean. The sand helps to remove excess oil and dirt from their feathers, which can weigh them down and decrease their ability to fly.
No, not all birds take sand baths. Some species, such as water birds, have oil glands that produce a waterproofing substance for their feathers, so they do not need to take sand baths to maintain their feathers.
Sand acts as an abrasive material that can remove excess oil and dirt from a bird's feathers. When a bird takes a sand bath, it rubs its body against the sand, which helps to loosen and remove any debris.
Yes, birds can also use other materials, such as dust, to clean their feathers. Some species of birds, like sparrows, use dust from roads and sidewalks as a substitute for sand.
Besides keeping their feathers clean, sand bathing also helps birds to remove parasites and dead skin cells from their bodies. It can also be a form of social behavior, as some bird species will take sand baths together as a way to bond and establish dominance.