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Anting is a behavior where birds rub insects, usually ants, on their feathers. This action releases chemicals, like formic acid, onto the feathers, which may help kill or repel parasites and mites. There are two main types: active anting, where the bird picks up and wipes the insects on its feathers, and passive anting, where the bird lies in an ant nest and allows them to crawl on its body.