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As nouns the difference between taxonomy and anting

is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while anting is the practice, of some birds, of rubbing live ants into the feathers as a means of controlling parasites.

As nouns the difference between parasite and anting

is that parasite is (pejorative) a person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back while anting is the practice, of some birds, of rubbing live ants into the feathers as a means of controlling parasites.

As nouns the difference between feather and anting

is that feather is a branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display while anting is the practice, of some birds, of rubbing live ants into the feathers as a means of controlling parasites.

As a verb feather

is to cover or furnish with feathers.

As nouns the difference between bird and anting

is that bird is a member of the class of animals Aves in the phylum Chordata, characterized by being warm-blooded, having feathers and wings usually capable of flight, and laying eggs while anting is the practice, of some birds, of rubbing live ants into the feathers as a means of controlling parasites.

As a verb bird

is to observe or identify wild birds in their natural environment.

As a proper noun Bird

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