007 Groom vs. Preen (031231)

Native Speaker Answers: No, birds don't groom. They preen. See the photo ( 写真 > Photo Gallery > Minnesota Nature > Wild Animals > Birds > 2 > Swans > (4) Swans preening on ice)

Groom: 体の手入れをする。たとえば、猫が、舌を使って体を手入れする。
Preen: 鳥が、くちばしで、羽を整える。
哺乳類は、よく、Groom　します。一方、鳥は、Preen　します。　

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