Sunbathing is a fairly common activity for mamy bird speciesand it serves a couple of important roles for birds.
First, it helps to spread vital oils along the feathers. Second, the heat helps to drive out any parasites that may be feeding on the bird's plumage. Dealing with both issues helps to ensure that the bird's feathers are well- maintained both for insulation and flight. The second, meanwhile, gives the bird a quick meal as it gets a chance to eat the insects while it preens itself.
Not every bird that worships the sun does it in the same way. Unlike cormorants, which stand, many species stay closer to the ground. Pigeons tend to lie on their side with one wing raised. Some doves, on the other hand, sit on the ground and raise both of their wings. Others flatten themselves out on the ground, the same way humans do when we lie out to sunbathe. Another dove species, the peaceful dove, plops down and spreads out, leaving its beak hanging open.
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