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Season 252 - Day 14 of 14

Zoology

Observed in species ranging from blue jays to starlings, this unusual behavior involves birds deliberately placing a specific family of insects on their feathers or rolling directly in their mounds.
Although its exact purpose remains debated, researchers believe the formic acid released by the insects helps reduce parasites or condition plumage, giving rise to which gerund-named behavior?

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