Random Trumpeter Swan
This is a trumpeter swan (that is banded, haven't heard back on the origin of the neck band yet). The bird is preening (think of it as brushing its feathers). It's rubbing its head over its preen gland on the back of its body and rubbing the oil from the gland all over the rest of its feathers to keep them waterproof.
Although, between the pooping and the crazy head rubbing, it looks kinda drunk. Needs some wacky music in the background.
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posted by birdchick at 10:52 PM
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I'm too sexy for my band; too sexy for my band; too s e x y...
glad I learned how to spell.
Did you say wacky music?
Don't think I've ever seen a neck band on a swan. Is that common? (He's already got one on his leg-- how many bands can one swan wear?)
Jess! That so rocks! Loves it!
Some species of waterfowl like swans and geese will get a neck band in addition to a foot band. That is so researchers can monitor a specific bird while it is alive.
It's ten times easier to get the name and color on the neck band for the average person than the tiny metal band on the leg.
I've turned in the band number. When I find out more about this bird, I'll post it.
Makes sense! Looking forward to hear what you find out. :)
(It was a toss-up between the Benny Hillified version and the epic version.)
Mind blown.
I got a quick message that the swan in question was hatched in Iowa. No word on age or sex.
I loved the little tail wags myself, but I think that comes from being a dog-person by nature :-)
How does it molt under the band? Doesn't it itch? Wouldn't you think it would be a great place for parasites? And it's UGLY. Leg bands with color rings seem better, but I know I don't know much.
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