2007-07-15 05:13:07 · 5 answers · asked by spandexmountain 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
"For birds that take dust baths, the activity is important for feather maintenance. The dust soaks up excess moisture and oil and probably helps to remove tiny parasites that live on feathers. It’s thought that dust also sooths irritated skin and discourages skin parasites that infest birds. Taking a dust bath may even help birds cool down on hot days." http://bird-habitats.suite101.com/article.cfm/build_a_dust_bath_for_birds
2007-07-15 05:21:31 · answer #1 · answered by margecutter 7 · 18⤊ 2⤋
Birds bathe in dirt because it helps to remove any parasites that might be on them.
2007-07-15 05:20:39 · answer #2 · answered by B 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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It's how they cleanse themselves from parasites, basically it irritates any mites or other critters living on them. It can also have a little protection against mosquitoes and biting flies.
2016-04-05 02:52:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's kind of like when an athlete uses baby powder. The small particles abrade the skin, releiving any itching. It also annoys lice, which are normally what cause the itching in the first place
2007-07-15 05:32:46 · answer #4 · answered by morph_888 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yeah it might be correct
2016-07-29 09:37:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like chickens? they rid themselves of mites, lice, etc.
2007-07-15 05:20:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋