guano

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Accumulated bird excrement, primarily found on islands like those off Peru. It is rich in nitrogen and was a highly valuable commodity as fertilizer in the 19th century.

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Accumulated bird excrement, primarily found on islands like those off Peru. It is rich in nitrogen and was a highly valuable commodity as fertilizer in the 19th century.