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The bright plumages could be the most important propertyof birds. It can provide insulation for controlling body temperature, aerodynamic power for flight, and also in an important characteristic for mate choice in birds. Therefore, maintaining plumages in the best condition has become a daily accustomed to birds. The birds attach importance to every detail related to the bath. Before bathing, they would check the area seriously if it is safe. The way for birds to take a bath varies from their habits and living habitats, and presents some unique and special modes. After bathing, they would preen their plumages as soon as possible, and let the feather back to function. To find an idea site for bathing is not easy to birds, thus it adds more fun for birds to take a bath in the odea site.

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