Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crop-milk
Noun
/krɒp mɪlk/
Definition
A nutrient-rich fluid produced by some birds, particularly pigeons and doves, to feed their young.
Examples
- The mother bird regurgitated crop-milk to feed her chicks.
- Crop-milk consists of a mixture of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, essential for the growth of young birds.
- Pigeons are known for producing one of the richest forms of crop-milk.
Meaning
Crop-milk is not milk in the conventional sense, but a secretion that helps nourish baby birds during their early development stages.
Synonyms
- None; crop-milk is a specific term used in ornithology.
