10K views · 396 reactions | Birds need to keep their feathers in top condition. One of the ways they do this is to “ant”. They actively pick up ants and rub them on their feathers; the chemical excretion from the ants is thought to help get rid of parasites. #Springwatch BBC Springwatch video: Paul Stancliffe | BTO British Trust for Ornithology | Facebook

Some birds rub ants on its feathers. This practice, called Anting, helps them get rid of insects in summers. The Eurasian Jays, with a bright blue body under its feathers, are one such species that engage in this practice. #BeautifulBirds | Dhanraj Nathwani

34K views · 345 reactions | Anting is one of the most fascinating and...

Burung di video ini lagi ngelakuin yang namanya anting behavior — kebiasaan unik di mana mereka sengaja biarin semut merayap dan menggigit tubuhnya. Tujuannya? Ternyata semut ngeluarin asam format, semacam zat alami yang bisa usir kutu dan parasit dari bulu burung. Selain itu, gigitan semut juga bisa ngebantu redain gatal pas bulu lagi rontok atau tumbuh. Menariknya lagi, burung yang rutin anting biasanya punya bulu yang lebih bersih dan sehat, bikin mereka lebih enteng saat terbang. Beberapa pe