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* Most birds have only left ovary but 2 ovaries are typical of many raptors.
 
* Most birds have only left ovary but 2 ovaries are typical of many raptors.
* '''Left Ovary''' lies caudal to the [[Adrenal_Glands_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Adrenal Gland]], close to the cranial tip of the [[Kidney_-_Comparative_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Kidney]].
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* '''Left Ovary''' lies caudal to the [[Adrenal_Glands_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Adrenal Gland]], close to the cranial tip of the [[Macroscopic Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology#Common Anatomy|Kidney]].
 
* Consists of:
 
* Consists of:
 
** '''Medulla''': vascular with nerve fibres and smooth muscle
 
** '''Medulla''': vascular with nerve fibres and smooth muscle
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* Occupies the left,dorsal part of the body cavity.
 
* Occupies the left,dorsal part of the body cavity.
* Related to the [[Kidney_-_Comparative_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Kidney]], [[The_Avian_Intestines_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|intestines]] and [[The_Gizzard_-_Anamtomy_%26_Physiology|gizzard]].
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* Related to the [[Macroscopic Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology#Common Anatomy|Kidney]], [[The_Avian_Intestines_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|intestines]] and [[The_Gizzard_-_Anamtomy_%26_Physiology|gizzard]].
 
* Massive coiled structure approximately twice body length when fully functional..
 
* Massive coiled structure approximately twice body length when fully functional..
 
** Much reduced in juveniles and during the non-laying period.
 
** Much reduced in juveniles and during the non-laying period.