In order to keep its plumage free from parasites, it lies on top of anthills with spread wings and lets its feathers be sprayed with formic acid..Sony RX10 IV......R.
Formic acid? That is so wild how so many critters develop survival techniques that would seldom occur to the so-called intelligent species on the planet. Beautiful blue feathers but I expected more when I saw the title in the Friends list... here in the U.S. that color and detail virtually covers the North American jay.
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Beautiful bird, and I like that intent gaze. I have no idea how to take close-ups of birds, so I always marvel, especially at the clear, well-posed and well-composed ones like this!
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