Birds dunking food
There are many references in the literature to birds washing food; they cover about six families and almost all are for water birds. Although termed 'food washing', the behaviour described may fulfil several functions. During the last few years, I have observed this behaviour by injured juvenile Grey Herons Ardea cinerea in my care. Food items were often picked up and purposefu
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