To further our knowledge of the basis of the wing-spreading behavior of cormorants, we
compared the feathers of cormorants with a diving and a dabbling duck. Only the cormorant …

The uropygial gland is morphologically different in diverse bird species. This gland was
macroscopically and microscopically examined in penguins, storm petrels and skuas. In all …

This study was carried out to investigate the macroanatomical, morphometric, histological,
and electron microscopic characteristics of the uropygial gland in adult male and female …

The uropygial (preen) gland is a holocrine organ unique of Aves. Although several studies
have been performed on the uropygial gland of different bird species, knowledge about this …

Flamingos inhabit specialized habitats and breed in large colonies, building their nests on
islands that limit the access of terrestrial predators. Many aspects of their uropygial gland are …

We describe the morphological, histological and histochemical characteristics of the
uropygial gland of the duck (Anas platyrhynchos) and pigeon (Columba livia). The weight …

A study on the microscopic anatomy of the uropygial gland was conducted in 10 female and
10 male one-year-old healthy geese (Anser Anser). The tissue samples were stained by …

The uropygial gland is a prominent feature of the avian anatomy but there is limited
information on its structure and function. The gland is of current interest because it provides …

The aim of this study was to identify the glandula uropygialis's macroanatomical and
histological structure in male and female birds (stork, goose, eagle, pigeon, crow and …

The uropygial gland of Southern Caracara is composed of two lobes with a conical papilla
and 21 tuft feathers. The RGM recorded for this species was 0.057%. The capsule …