{"version":"1.0","type":"link","title":"Preening - Newikis","description":"Preening is a maintenance behaviour found in birds that involves the use of the beak to position feathers, interlock feather barbules that have become separated, clean plumage, and keep ectoparasites in check. Feathers contribute significantly to a bird's insulation, waterproofing and aerodynamic…","provider_name":"Newikis","provider_url":"https://newikis.com","cache_age":86400,"thumbnail_url":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/81/Red_Lory_%28Eos_bornea%29-6.jpg","thumbnail_width":683,"thumbnail_height":850}