2007-06-22 10:07:14 · 7 answers · asked by Gorgan M 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Both. Birds only have one opening and their waste is a sort of combination or feces and urine. But its not quite the same as ours since they digest and process things differently than other animals. Their waste is high in nitrogen, I believe.
2007-06-22 10:10:37 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Uric acid, the nitrogenous waste from birds and reptiles, can be excreted in a less dilute form compared to urea in mammals. This is one of the water conservation mechinisms found in birds.
2007-06-26 09:19:20 · answer #2 · answered by Dr G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The above stuff is all true, but I have a pet bird, and now and then I'll see him "poop" and it's all liquid. I've read that if the bird eats fresh fruit/veggies he can have more of a liquid component, or it's all just "pee". Kind of like if you drink a lot of water in a day and you pee more.
2007-06-22 22:31:09 · answer #3 · answered by Dig It 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer above looks good. Just don't leave bird dung on your car too long, it'll ruin the paintwork.
2007-06-22 17:24:10 · answer #4 · answered by Gilligan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normal droppings in birds consist of three parts.
The stool varies in color from rich green to brown depending on the bird's diet.
The urates are usually snow white when dry. They are chalky in texture and will vary in size.
The urine is the liquid portion and its normally clear.
2007-06-22 21:10:19 · answer #5 · answered by bnhawk03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both. Mixed in with the feces are the nitrogenous wastes in the form of uric acid, which is the white powdery solid.
2007-06-22 18:43:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
both
2007-06-25 14:21:00 · answer #7 · answered by lilly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋