Ever Heard of “Anting”? Our Feathered Friends Have a Secret Spa Treatment! Birds, including Australia’s iconic magpies, have a fascinating habit called anting. If you've ever seen a magpie or another bird rolling around in dirt or sitting on an anthill, chances are they’re engaging in this clever strategy! But what is anting, and why do they do it? 🪶 Birds either crush ants and rub them on their feathers (active anting) or simply let ants crawl all over them (passive anting). The ants release f