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The air sacs of birds extend into the humerus (the bone between the shoulder and elbow), the femur (the thigh bone), the vertebrae and even the skull.
Birds do not have a diaphragm; instead, air is moved in and out of the respiratory system
through pressure changes in the air sacs. Muscles in the chest cause the sternum to be pushed outward. This creates a negative pressure in the air sacs, causing air to enter the respiratory system. Expiration is not passive, but requires certain muscles to contract to increase the pressure on the air sacs and push the air out. Because the sternum must move during respiration, it is essential that it is allowed to move freely when a bird is being restrained. Holding a bird "too tight" can easily cause the bird to suffocate! The air sacs of birds extend into the humerus (the bone between the shoulder and elbow), the femur (the thigh bone), the vertebrae and even the skull.
Birds do not have a diaphragm; instead, air is moved in and out of the respiratory system
through pressure changes in the air sacs. Muscles in the chest cause the sternum to be pushed outward. This creates a negative pressure in the air sacs, causing air to enter the respiratory system. Expiration is not passive, but requires certain muscles to contract to increase the pressure on the air sacs and push the air out. Because the sternum must move during respiration, it is essential that it is allowed to move freely when a bird is being restrained. Holding a bird "too tight" can easily cause the bird to suffocate!
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∙ 15y agoat the top of their beak, almost between their beak and their eyes are two holes. this is their nose.
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Parrots breathe with lungs.
What is the difference between a parrot and a parrot fish?
well a parrot is a bird and a parrot fish is a fish
Is Amazon parrot a parrot?
Yes, Amazon parrot is the common name for a parrot of the genus Amazona.
Is it a cave parrot or a cove parrot?
It's a cave parrot
How do tropical fish breath?
Fish including parrot fish breathe with their gills.
What is the opposite gender of parrot called?
Parrot
Why is the Kakapo so special?
The Kakapo is the world's:only nocturnal parrot,only flightless parrot,heaviest parrot,rarest parrot.
What is the motto of Parrot Foundation?
Parrot Foundation's motto is 'Parrot speaks your language'.
What is the Opposite gender of parrot?
Parrot
What type of parrot does Adam Lambert have?
Parrot? As in a bird? Adam Lambert doesn't have a parrot.
What is the German word for parrot?
Parrot = Pappagei
What is the food of parrot?
parrot eats fruit
