A pregnant bird is a bird that is carrying eggs inside its body.
Bird Reproduction
Birds do not get pregnant in the same way that mammals do. Instead of carrying a developing fetus inside their bodies, birds lay eggs that contain the developing embryo.
Egg Development
- Fertilization: The egg is fertilized by the male bird's sperm when the female lays it.
- Incubation: The female bird sits on the eggs to keep them warm and allow the embryo to develop.
- Hatching: Once the embryo is fully developed, it hatches from the egg.
Bird Pregnancy vs. Laying Eggs
The term "pregnant" is not technically accurate when describing birds. While birds carry eggs, they do not carry a fetus in the same way that mammals do. It's more accurate to say a bird is "laying eggs" or "incubating eggs."
