Definition: A bird's nares are its nostrils, located on the cere, which is the highest part of a bird's upper mandible. The nares are often examined when checking a bird for <a href ="http://birds.about.com/od/birdhealth/a/signsofillness.htm">signs of illness</a>.
Also Known As: Nostrils
Examples: A sick bird may have a colored discharge coming from its nares.
