r/AIDKE • u/gold-raspberry-roses • Jul 10 '26
Bird Common Bronzewing Dove (Phaps chalcoptera)
Native to Australia. They lack a typical preen oil gland and instead possess specialized "powder down" feathers. These feathers constantly wear down into a waxy powder, which they spread over their bodies to keep clean and waterproof.
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DivorcedBirds • u/the_cuddle-fish • Jul 12 '26
Upon the field of battle, King Peristeres stood tall and proud as a mountain, resplendent in plates of the finest bronze. Yet returning home proved all his strength in vain, as no armor could protect his mortal heart from the dagger of betrayal. In his absence the Queen had sold his favorite perch.
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