Pipits of the genus Anthus will apply ants to their plumage for cleaning, a behavior called anting. |
The Chinese were given until noon on October 13 to give up the anting gate. |
Their faith in what they call their anting anting16 is unbreakable. |
Kingfishers generally preen frequently, and anting has been observed in at least one species of kookaburra. |
The anting gate was the point selected, the Chinese being given until the 12th for a peaceful surrender. |
Woodcreepers sunbathe and have been seen anting, a behavior that is thought to help prevent or remove ectoparasites. |