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I love Eagles
Did you know that eagles have a preening gland? This is especially important for preparing for the day. From the previous day, the Eagle's features have been beaten from the wind. The preening gland is used in an hour process in which the feathers are ran through the mouth of the Eagle while breathing out to steam clean the feathers. This process is done in order to reshape and strengthen the feathers.
Did you know that eagles also have an oil gland?
Eagles have an oil secreted in a separate gland as well. This is used to coat the feathers and make them moisture resistant. All of this is helpful, considering fish are a primary source of food for most Eagles.
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