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The uropygial gland is involved in maintaining feather condition and secretions spread by preening. It serves a waterproofing function. The secretions contain a pro-vitamin D, converted by UV light to active vitamin D. The secretions are also believed to suppress the growth of micro-organisms, serving an anti-bacterial function. [http://en.wikivet.net]
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- secretion of exocrine gland
- capable of part of some personal grooming
- produced by some uropygial gland
- capable of part of some grooming behavior
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