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Molting Bird .... Crothers Woods .... Toronto, Ontario

.... Similar to humans, birds have their own way of shedding. Over time, as feathers become damaged or seasons change, birds have to shed their old feathers that cannot be repaired and grow completely new ones. This is an important process because a birds feathers need to be in good condition to fly. They are also waterproof, helping a bird to fly in the rain and keep dry ....

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Uploaded on June 22, 2017
Taken on June 13, 2017