Question

Are oil glands present in Kiwi?

Answer 1

The uropygial gland secretes an oil(preen oil) through the dorsal surface of the skin via a grease nipple-like nub or papilla. ... However, some types of diester waxes called uropygiols and containing hydroxyfatty acids and/or alkane-diols exist in the secretions of the uropygial gland of some groups of birds.