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Anting
UK
/ˈæntɪŋ/
US
/ˈæntɪŋ/
Translation of "anting" into Russian
anting
Noun
UK
/ˈæntɪŋ/
US
/ˈæntɪŋ/
anting
antings pl
Additional translations
муравьиная обработка
Definitions
anting
Noun
UK
/ˈæntɪŋ/
US
/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
Pres. Participle
UK
/ˈæntɪŋ/
US
/ˈæntɪŋ/
Engaging in the act of anting.
The anting sparrow vigorously rubbed ants through its feathers.