The urinogenital system of pigeons includes excretory and reproductive organs that are closely connected structurally. The excretory system includes paired kidneys and ureters. Adult pigeons lack a urinary bladder to reduce weight for flight. The reproductive system is sexually dimorphic. In males it includes paired testes that produce sperm and vas deferens, while in females it includes a left ovary and oviduct that produces eggs. During development and egg-laying, these organs undergo changes regulated by hormones to carry out their excretory and reproductive functions.