[DOC] [TLE] Uropygial gland - Wikipedia [PAR] The uropygial gland, informally known as the preen gland or the oil gland, is a 
bilobate sebaceous gland possessed by the majority of birds. It is located 
dorsally at the base of the tail (between the fourth caudal ... However, some types 
of diester waxes called uropygiols and containing hydroxyfatty acids and/or 
alkane-diols... [DOC] [TLE] Bird's Oil Gland, Uropygial or Preen Gland - AvianWeb [PAR] During preening, birds gather oily secretions that contain diester waxes from their 
oil glands. This gland is located near the base of (just above) the tail. [DOC] [TLE] preen gland | bird anatomy | Britannica.com [PAR] In birds, an organ located on the back near the base of the tail. ... Preen gland, 
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used both to stimulate the oil gland (situated above the tail) and to spread the oil. [DOC] [TLE] THE OIL GLAND OF BIRDS [PAR] T HE uropygial gland of birds, otherwise known as the oil gland, preen gland or 
rump gland has been ... the tail. The shape varies greatly among species and has 
considerable taxo- ... portionally of all birds but is not used for lubrication of the 
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thought to provide the bird with feedback on contour feather activity. ... Calamus- 
Smooth, un-pigmented base, of a feather which is under the skin .... which the 
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codes: four letter shorthand used to indicate a bird species. E.g. .... (Note: some 
species have one molt per year, called the prebasic molt, some have two.) ..... 
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preen oil. [DOC] [TLE] Nature Detectives - Boulder County [PAR] Sometimes a bird will take a break from eating and start tidying up his feathers. 
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Question: A gland near birdie's tail is called the oil gland or this, the activity the oil is used for
Answer: preening