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What is anting?

What is anting? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (ornithology) The practice of some birds of rubbing live ants or occasionally other items into the feathers, possibly as a means of controlling parasites.
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Woodcreepers sunbathe and have been seen anting, a behavior that is thought to help prevent or remove ectoparasites.
The anting gate was the point selected, the Chinese being given until the 12th for a peaceful surrender.
Kingfishers generally preen frequently, and anting has been observed in at least one species of kookaburra.
The day was hot and hazy — maybe not so good for anting.
Despite micromanaging his government to a standstill white anting his own party into an empty husk where the left used to be, Kevin Rudd will always be most derided for his perceived attitude.
Pipits of the genus Anthus will apply ants to their plumage for cleaning, a behavior called anting.

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