It could be that the grackle is showing "anting" behavior. That is where they encourage ants to crawl through their feathers. The ants secrete formic acid, which chases away any tiny bug parasites. Birds have been known to ant with mothballs and cigarette butts as well. Thanks for the videos!
Wow! that is fascinating!
bluerabbit47 9 months ago
It could be that the grackle is showing "anting" behavior. That is where they encourage ants to crawl through their feathers. The ants secrete formic acid, which chases away any tiny bug parasites. Birds have been known to ant with mothballs and cigarette butts as well. Thanks for the videos!
javakogan 3 years ago 2
Ahhh...I never would have thought that! Thank you for the lesson! Very interesting:)
midhue 3 years ago
You have me laughing my head off once again......
parrot3547 3 years ago
jeje muy bueno!!
villadadobarganes 3 years ago
Hmmm... can't say that I've ever seen a grackle do that.
Barfsoup 3 years ago