This is the Reason Why Birds are Immune to Spiciness

Arturo Perozo
2 min readMay 31, 2023
Image from Flavor & Spice

Have you ever wondered why birds can eat spicy peppers without flinching, while humans find them unbearably hot? It turns out that our feathered friends possess a remarkable superpower — immunity to spiciness.

A Fiery Encounter

For centuries, humans have used spices to add flavor and heat to their meals. However, when it comes to…

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Arturo Perozo

Im a Chef, Krav Maga practitioner/enthusiast and a Writer. I know, weird combination. Not a native english speaker and writer, so feel free to correct me.