Birds also know beauty

Flamingos use ' cosmetics ' to increase their natural beauty. And the color they like is of course . pink.

Flamingos also know how to 'strengthen' their beauty - ( Photo: Internet)

A three-year study of the bird shows that the oil they use to make waterproof hair is considered a ' cosmetic '. Rubbed on the neck, chest and back, the pigments in the wax have polished the pink of the feathers.

Because this substance is applied regularly and most often before the breeding season, it seems that this flamingos, like humans, know how to use ' cosmetics ' to attract mates. And similar to the human world, females use this substance more often.

These interesting findings are the result of a study of birds living in swamp areas in southern Spain. Tests showed that the oil used by birds contained carotenoid pigments. Many of these similar compounds have also been found in bird feathers. The pink color of feathers comes mainly from pigments in the food they eat. But this way of dressing is also very effective, the most popular birds are also the most attractive.

Dr. Juan Amat, expert of the Seville Biological Research Station, said: ' This grooming also takes a lot of time. And the more birds grooming, the more colorful they are . ' Birds ' makeup ' more often in the months when they go to find partners. Spanish experts say that, because grooming takes time and effort, becoming more colorful may be a sign of a healthy bird, ' investing ' in taking care of the village. Dear.

The team also noted that the most colorful birds made the earliest. " They reproduce earlier than pale birds ," said Dr. Amat.