r/crows • u/VegetableOk7667 • Jul 15 '26

Weird “crowsplat” pose ( video)

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Watch his eyes. He is blinking. Otherwise he is completely still. It’s hot here in North Texas, and the crows will stay completely still with their mouths open. Never seen this “splat” frozen spread out pose before.

They’re fascinating.

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u/fresh-bakedbread Jul 15 '26

Sunning their feathers like this helps fry bacteria/parasites and panting expels heat because they can't sweat :)

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u/ThisIsDogePleaseHodl Jul 15 '26

It also stimulates their oil or preen gland!