Hays Eagles Mom closeup crop drop study 2021 11 13 81 8:45AM

Hays Eagles Mom is perching on the branch of the nest. She has a crop drop while sitting.
Crop Drop:
The crop is a muscular pouch located in a bird's neck." The crop is a muscular pouch located in a bird's neck above the top of the chest or sternum. It is simply an enlargement of the esophagus in this location. The crop functions as a storage place for food