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The Bird Respiratory System: Why Birds Breathe So Differently

January 21, 2026January 5, 2026 by Steve Creek
Hummingbird hovering in flight demonstrating the high oxygen demands supported by the bird respiratory system

Bird respiratory system explained in plain language, from one-way airflow to air sacs, and why that efficiency can make birds vulnerable.

Categories Bird Photography Tags air sacs in birds, bird biology, bird flight, bird lungs, bird physiology, bird respiratory system, how birds breathe 3 Comments

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