10K views · 396 reactions | Birds need to keep their feathers in top condition. One of the ways they do this is to “ant”. They actively pick up ants and rub them on their feathers; the chemical excretion from the ants is thought to help get rid of parasites. #Springwatch BBC Springwatch video: Paul Stancliffe | BTO British Trust for Ornithology | Facebook

Some birds rub ants on its feathers. This practice, called Anting, helps them get rid of insects in summers. The Eurasian Jays, with a bright blue body under its feathers, are one such species that engage in this practice. #BeautifulBirds | Dhanraj Nathwani

34K views · 345 reactions | Anting is one of the most fascinating and...