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Gizzard of birds is a part of

A
Oesophagus
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B
Stomach
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C
Small intestine
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D
Large intestine
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Solution

The correct option is B Stomach
A) The crop is a part of the oesophagus.
B) The gizzard is a modified stomach used for crushing and grinding food like seeds and nuts.
C) Birds have a small intestine that is similar to the small intestine of mammals. It is receives crushed food from the gizzard for digestion.
D) The large intestine in birds is very short and consists of a short colon. It ends in the cloaca.
So the correct answer is 'Stomach'.

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