Where are red blood cells made in birds?

Subject: Where are red blood cells made in birds?

Date: Fri Jun 27 15:49:15 1997
Posted by Sandy Chang
Grade level: undergrad
School: Stanford University
City: Stanford State/Province: CA
Country: US
Area of science: Zoology
ID: 867444555.Zo

Message:

I know that in humans, red blood cells are made in the bone marrow. 
Birds, however, have hollow bones which allow for flight.  They
are homeotherms.  Where are their red blood cells made?  Please help!!

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