What is the function of the crop in the digestive tract of birds?

What is the function of the crop in the digestive tract of birds?
  1. To grind food
  2. To store food
  3. To digest food
  4. To absorb nutrients

Solution

The crop is an additional chamber in the digestive tract of birds that is used to store food. It is located at the base of the bird's esophagus and can expand to hold large quantities of food.

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