Preening Collection

Two newly fledged burrowing owl chicks (Athene cunicularia) one being groomed by its mother (far left) Pantanal, Brazil

Quaker / Monk Parakeet - Preening South America
CLA-440 Monk Parakeet / Quaker Parrot - preening Myiopsitta monachus Mary Clay Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mute Swan - adult bird preening - Cleveland - UK
ROY-650 Mute Swan - adult bird preening Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sun Conures - preening South America
CLA-690 Sun CONURES - two preening South America Aratinga solstitialis Mary Clay Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Long Walk view from Claddagh Quay, Galway town, County Galway, Connacht, Eire (Ireland), Europe

Double-crested Cormorant - West Coast nonbreeeding adult with wings spread open - Range: coasts
FG-ED-034 Double-crested Cormorant - West Coast nonbreeeding adult with wings spread open Range: coasts, inland lakes

Rose-breasted Cockatoo / Galah - preening itself. Dortmund, Germany
USH-2600 Rose-breasted Cockatoo / Galah - preening itself

Puffin, Katmai National Park, Alaska
USA, Alaska, Katmai National Park, Horned Puffin Horned Puffin (Fratercula corniculata) in flight along Hallo Bay

Two lions (Panthera leo), Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Japanese Macaque Monkeys / Snow Monkeys Relaxing and grooming each other amidst the steam of a hot spring Japan
WAT-8296 Japanese Macaque / Snow Monkeys Relaxing and grooming each other in hot spring. Japan Macaca fuscata M

Blue and Yellow MACAWS / Blue and Gold macaws - X2 preening (Ara ararauna). Taman Burning Bali Bird Park, Bali Island, Indonesia

Olive Thrush - bathing in birdbath - East and southern Africa
ASW-4850 Olive Thrush - bathing in birdbath Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Turdus olivaceus East and southern Africa, especially highland areas. Alan J. S

Ruddy Duck - splashing in water
CAN-1657 Ruddy DUCK - bathing, splashing in water Oxyura jamaicensis John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) portrait on old pier support
Philip Price / SplashdownDirect

Wandering Albatross - Pair preening (part of courtship behaviour)
JPF-14280 Wandering Albatross - Pair preening (part of courtship behaviour) Albatross Island, South Georgia, Antarctica, Islands in the southern ocean

Mallard Duck drake - preening. bd361
TOM-894 Mallard Duck drake - preening

Lesser Kestrel - Female preening male. Extremadura, Spain BI002698
COS-1199 Lesser Kestrel - Female preening male Extremadura, Spain Falco naumanni Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rosy faced Lovebird - portrait of pair Central Namibia, Africa
KAT-78 Rosy faced Lovebird - portrait of pair Central Namibia, Africa

Blue & Yellow Macaws x2 preening. Taman Burning Bali Bird Park, Bali Island, Indonesia
ANZ-618 Blue and Yellow MACAWS / Blue and Gold macaws - X2 preening Taman Burning Bali Bird Park, Bali Island, Indonesia

Thalassarche chlororhynchos, yellow-nosed albatross

Gallirallus philippensis, buff-banded rail
Drawing No. 45, watercolour by George Raper (1792) from The Raper Collection

Fisher's Lovebird ANZ 718 Agapornis fischeri © Andrey Zvoznikov / ardea. com
ANZ-718 Fischers / Peach-faced Lovebirds - Hybrid Ekaterinburg Zoo

Two Ravens on a snowy perch
A Raven preens his wing feathers on a snowy branch. Watercolour painting by Raymond Sheppard

Grey Heron Immature bird perched on floating log, preening. Cleveland. UK
ROY-153 Grey Heron - Immature bird perched on floating log, preening Cleveland

Rosy faced Lovebird - preening Central Namibia, Africa
KAT-81 Rosy faced Lovebird - preening Central Namibia

Rosy faced Lovebird - pair preening each other on a favourite perch
KAT-79 Rosy faced Lovebird - pair preening each other on a favourite perch

Rosy faced Lovebird Central Namibia, Africa
KAT-80 Rosy faced Lovebird Central Namibia, Africa Agapornis roseicollis Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Too heavy, the little girl wants to carry the washing tub, but can't manage it yet, Washing day on the farm, 1895, Germany, Historical

Scene at Lago di Como, Italy, woman washing clothes on the shore of the lake, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century, original date unknown, Europe

Cleaning day and baking day in front of the holidays, the extended family has gathered in the kitchen to prepare a feast, Poland, historical engraving from 1883, Historical

Laundry, Industrial laundry, In the steam laundry of the Berlin Charite, Women at work, Washing clothes, around 1885, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Turkish prisoners in Russia perform their ablutions and prayers in the snow-covered courtyard, reproduction of an image, woodcut from the year 1881, digitally restored, Historical

Frederick II or Frederick the Great and his friend Voltaire, actually Francois-Marie Arouet, a French philosopher and writer, Francois-Marie Arouet, 1694, 1778, known by his nom de plume Voltaire

Nikolaus Lenau was the nom de plume of Nikolaus Franz Niembsch Edler von Strehlenau, 25 August 1802, 22 August 1850, a German-language Austrian poet, Germany, Austria, reproduction of an image

Interior with a man cleaning fish and two children are with in the room, 1810, Holland, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

The street sweeper, on his way to see King Bhojaraja, sleeps under a tree where four thieves disguised as fellow travellers give him a priceless pearl, from a Tuti-nama, Tales of a Parrot

Picture series Riddle, Shoeshine boy cleaning the shoes of a gentleman with a cigar, digitally restored reproduction of a collectors picture from c. 1900

Picture series Pierrots, blackcaps (1873 Paris), cleaning carrots, small cooks, Liebig picture, historical, digitally restored reproduction of a collectors picture from c. 1900

A rural washing place by the river, woman washing clothes and the children bathing in the river, 1869, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century painting

Woman doing housework, washing clothes, young man looking through the window trying to flirt with her, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Bookbinding machines 1890: Gold sweeping machine, To clean gilded book covers from the excess gold loosely adhering to them and to prevent loss and contamination of this material

The Washing of Peter's Feet, painting by Ford Madox Brown (1821-1893), Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century painting, exact original date unknown

Blaise Pascal, 1623-1662, a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Christian philosopher

Blaise Pascal, 1623-1662, a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Christian philosopher

Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet, New Testament, steel engraving 1853, digitally restored

Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet, New Testament, steel engraving 1853, digitally restored

Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet, New Testament, steel engraving 1853, digitally restored

The second cleansing of the Temple, New Testament, steel engraving 1853, digitally restored

The second cleansing of the Temple, New Testament, steel engraving 1853, digitally restored

The second cleansing of the Temple, New Testament, steel engraving 1853, digitally restored

Jesus cleansing of ten lepers, New Testament, 1853, digitally restored

Jesus cleansing of ten lepers, New Testament, 1853, digitally restored

Jesus cleansing a leper, Miracle of Jesus, 1853, digitally restored

Jesus cleansing a leper, Miracle of Jesus, 1853, digitally restored

Jesus cleansing a leper, Miracle of Jesus, 1853, digitally restored

The cleansing of the Temple, New Testament, Steel engraving 1853, digitally restored

The cleansing of the Temple, New Testament, Steel engraving 1853, digitally restored

The cleansing of the Temple, New Testament, Steel engraving 1853, digitally restored

View of the Notre-Dame bridge pump, Paris, France, 1854, Europe

Title of Experimenta Nova (ut vocantur) Magdeburgica de Vacuo Spatio, Amsterdam, 1672 by Otto von Guericke, Amsterdam, 1672, facsimile

Shoe wiper, historical illustration from: Marie Adenfeller, Friedrich Werner: Illustrated cooking and housekeeping book, Friedrichshagen 1899-1900, p. 883, Fig 964

Beating out a curtain, historical illustration from: Emmi Conradi-Stahl: Wie Gritli haushalten lernt, Gritli learns how to run a household, Zurich 1919, p. 49

Curved hand broom, historical illustration from: Marie Adenfeller, Friedrich Werner: Illustrated cooking and housekeeping book, Friedrichshagen 1899-1900, p. 58, Figs. 91

House cleaning, historical illustration from: Emmi Conradi-Stahl: Wie Gritli haushalten lernt, Gritli learns how to run a household, Zurich 1919, p. 104

Furniture and carpet beater, historical illustration from: Marie Adenfeller, Friedrich Werner: Illustrated cooking and housekeeping book, Friedrichshagen 1899-1900, p. 610, Fig 712

Carpet broom, historical illustration from: Marie Adenfeller, Friedrich Werner: Illustrated cooking and housekeeping book, Friedrichshagen 1899-1900, p. 995, FIG 1070

American room wiper, historical illustration from: Marie Adenfeller, Friedrich Werner: Illustrated cooking and housekeeping book, Friedrichshagen 1899-1900, p. 6, 7 shows

Hand sweeper, historical illustration, Marie Adenfeller, Friedrich Werner, Illustrated Cooking and Housekeeping Book, Friedrichshagen 1899-1900, p. 441, fig. 555

Broom, historical illustration, Marie Adenfeller, Friedrich Werner, Illustrated Cooking and Housekeeping Book, Friedrichshagen 1899-1900, p. 58, fig. 92

Dust pan, historical illustration, Marie Adenfeller, Friedrich Werner, Illustrated Cooking and Housekeeping Book, Friedrichshagen 1899-1900, p. 621, fig. 724

Hand brush, historical illustration, Marie Adenfeller, Friedrich Werner, Illustrated Cooking and Housekeeping Book, Friedrichshagen 1899-1900, p. 58, fig. 89

Scrubbing brush, historical illustration, Marie Adenfeller, Friedrich Werner, Illustrated Cooking and Housekeeping Book, Friedrichshagen 1899-1900, p. 90, fig. 142

Woman cleaning a car, historical image, ca. 1929

Germany, Bitterfeld, 31 March 1992, billboard, Europe

Germany, Wolfen, 31.03.1992, Street, Woman cleaning lockers, Europe

Germany, Wolfen, 31.03.1992, Street, Woman cleaning lockers, Europe

GDR, Berlin, 8.1.1990, street sweeper in Mulackstrasse

Poland, Gdansk, 24.8.1988, street scene in Gdansk, street cafe, woman, street cleaning, sweeping, Europe

GDR, Berlin, 29. 04. 1989, REWATEX shop window, laundry, cleaning company, VEB, tree slice

Three women fetching water from a pump, 1920s, Germany, Europe

Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet, New Testament, by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, 1860

The cleansing of the Temple, New Testament, by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, 1860

Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet, New Testament, by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, 1860

Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet, New Testament, by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, 1860

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"Feathers and Finesse: A Global Display Birds" Quaker/Monk Parakeet - Witness the vibrant plumage of South America's preening parakeets as they meticulously groom themselves. Mute Swan in Cleveland, UK - Behold the grace and elegance of an adult swan indulging in its daily preening ritual by the tranquil waters. Sun Conures from South America - These colorful beauties take pride in their appearance as they delicately preen their feathers under the warm sun. Rose-breasted Cockatoo/Galah in Dortmund, Germany - This charismatic bird takes self-care to a whole new level with its meticulous grooming routine. Claddagh Quay's Scenic View on a Long Walk - As birds soar above, witness nature's serenity while capturing glimpses of them engaging in essential preening activities. Double-crested Cormorant along North American Coasts - With wings spread open, this nonbreeding adult showcases its impressive wing-span during a post-preening display. Majestic Lions at Serengeti National Park, Tanzania - Even kings need some personal grooming. Observe these regal creatures taking care of their magnificent manes through gentle preening strokes. Playful Puffins at Katmai National Park, Alaska - Amidst breathtaking landscapes, watch these adorable seabirds engage in communal feather maintenance after diving for fish all day long. Buff-banded Rail (Gallirallus philippensis) Beauty Routine Revealed – Discover how this elusive rail species keeps itself looking sharp with careful beak-to-feather attention. Olive Thrush Bathing Delightfully in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape – Join this African songbird as it refreshingly bathes itself amidst lush surroundings after a satisfying round of preening.