Nares

This article is about nares, the scientific term for a bird's nostrils. For James Nares, the English composer, see James Nares. For the English explorer and naval officer George Nares, see George Nares.

Nares are a bird's nostrils. The nares are located directly above the beak.

On some birds, such as the budgerigar, the nares are situated within the cere.

The nares of a pet bird should be dry and clean. If they appear to be clogged, moist, or are runny (like a runny nose), the bird should be seen by an avian veterinarian.

Nares can also refer to nostrils on other animals, such as sharks, rays and sawfishes.