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Turkey vultures (Cathartes aura) and black vultures (Coragyps atratus) are widespread across the Americas. Rare for Birds of Prey, turkey vultures actually have a keen sense of smell, while black vultures rely on their eyesight to find food.
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∙ 14y agoYes, birds have a good sense of smell. Until recently people didn't think the had a developed sense of smell, but recent studies have proved that many birds use their sense of smell to navigate, find food, and even to distinguish individuals.
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∙ 15y agoCats have an incredibly acute sense of smell. They can detect the scent of prey or a bowl of food, for example, from up to a mile away depending on calm wind conditions. Given stronger wind conditions, this distance might increase drastically up to four or even five miles. A cats' sense of smell is approximately ten times better than that of a human.
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∙ 13y agoYes birds have a sense of smell though not a very good one.
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∙ 15y agoThe mouses sence of smell is the most sensitive on earth.
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∙ 14y agoNo... the previous answer was wrong. It depends on what kind of bird... Vulture (VERY GOOD SENCE). Parrot (good). And others...well you have to ask.
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Are there smells that repel birds?
The only bird that can smell is the turkey vulture - the world's #1 smeller! It can smell dead meat from 5kms away! Other birds have no sense of smell which is why they can be sprayed by a skunk and not care.
Do crocodiles have a good sense of smell?
It has a sharp sense of touch, smell, and taste.
Which breed of dog has the keenest sense of smell?
Traditionally, bloodhounds, but good sniffer dogs of many different breeds are used, beagles are a popular choice. I remember reading of a German shepherd who was the best sniffer dog in the US. All dogs have a an extaordinary sense of smell - about 500 times as sensitive as humans. That German shepherd was something of a freak,and was about 1000 times more sensitive. He was fed a special diet and housed in purified air.
Where is an ants sense of smell located?
the ants sense of smell is located in the antenae
Do budgies have a keen sense of smell?
Budgies have very poor sense of smell
Does flower pollen smell?
yes, you can smell it in the air. It smells like a smouldering burning smell.
What is the weakest sense for turkeys?
The turkey's sense of smell is its weakest sense. Turkey's have excellent sight and hearing. They use these senses to make up for their weak sense of smell.
What bird locates its prey by smell?
Generally, birds of prey do not have a keen sense of smell. The vulture is one that does, and located their prey by smell.
Are there smells that repel birds?
The only bird that can smell is the turkey vulture - the world's #1 smeller! It can smell dead meat from 5kms away! Other birds have no sense of smell which is why they can be sprayed by a skunk and not care.
How do kiwis evade predators?
Kiwi birds have an excellent sense of smell, so yes.
Can a bird smell its predators?
Birds do have a sense of smell. It is more developed in larger birds such as the albatross and fulmars. Many seabirds can smell fish oils from a very long distance (25kms in some cases), they can also smell pheromones that fish give off when distressed. Smaller birds have a less developed sense of smell but some rely partly on smell to navigate and to choose nesting materials. Some birds (like ducks) can smell when the female duck is ready to mate. So it is possible that birds partially use scent to detect predators but the placing of their eyes on either side of their head is likely to be the better option for avoiding predators.
What senses do kiwis have?
Kiwi have the same senses that other birds have: sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell. Their sense of smell is particularly acute.
Do crows have sense of smell?
All birds have some sense of smell, but in most its not very strong. Crows use sight more than their other senses and don't rely on smell as much as some other carrion eaters like vultures.
Kiwi birds are blind they hunt by smell?
Kiwi are not blind, but their vision is fairly poor. It is true that they hunt by smell, as their nostrils are located at the very end of their bill. They have an excellent sense of smell.
What bird has the only smell-sniffing nose in the avian world?
All birds have olfactory nerves so can smell at least some, but the one known to have a well-developed sense of smell is the turkey vulture.
What are the olfaction sense?
it refers to the sense of smell
What are the gray wolf's strongest sense organs?
the sense of smell
