Anting

Übersetzung von "anting" ins Russisch

anting

Substantiv

/ˈæntɪŋ/

anting

antings Pl.

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муравьиная обработка

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anting

Substantiv

/ˈæntɪŋ/

A grooming behaviour observed in birds in which they apply ants or other arthropods to their feathers, thought to remove parasites or condition the plumage.

Anting is commonly observed in blue jays on warm summer afternoons.

ant

Verb

Of a bird, to rub insects, especially ants, on its feathers in order to apply formic acid or remove parasites.

The robin was seen anting in the undergrowth to rid itself of mites.

anting

Part. Präs.

/ˈæntɪŋ/

Engaging in the act of anting.

The anting sparrow vigorously rubbed ants through its feathers.

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