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yes, they have. but salivary glands in birds are poorly developed and secrete mucus for lubricating food.

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Yes, birds do have salivary glands. However, their salivary glands are relatively small compared to mammals and produce a less viscous saliva. Additionally, birds primarily moisten their food with mucus secreted by the walls of their esophagus, rather than relying heavily on saliva for digestion.

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