Used to refer to a specific part of a bird or insect's body; not to be used for mammals. After the bird swallowed the grains, they could be seen in the bird's craw.
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Digestion Process
Indicates a natural function in birds, as 'craw' is where they begin breaking down food. The seeds needed to soften in the sparrow's craw before it could digest them.
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Zoological Term
Mostly used in scientific or zoological discussions, not in everyday conversation. In our zoology class, we learned that a craw is also called an ingluvies.