Quails are small birds that have lots of feathers, called quills. To keep their quills clean, quails use their beaks like a tiny comb. They pick through their feathers gently to remove dirt and fluff them up so they can stay warm and fly better.
Sometimes, quails also spread a special oil from a little spot near their tails to their feathers. This oil helps make their quills shiny and stops water from making them wet.
So, when you see a quail cleaning its quills, it’s like how you brush your hair to keep it neat and clean!