Science BirdsScience Birds

By: Avery M. & Jacob R.By: Avery M. & Jacob R.

BIRD BEAKSBIRD BEAKS

Nut Cracking Beak - The pointed tip pulls pieces of shell away

Fish Spearing – The long narrow beak helps spear fish

BIRD BEAKSBIRD BEAKSSeed Crushing – The short, triangular beak acts like a hatchet to open seeds.

Scooping – Shaped like a pouch to help scoop the fish

BIRD BEAKSBIRD BEAKS

Tearing – The beak is long and curved to tear flesh

Probing – The beak is straight and strong for probing wood for insects

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Grasping – Strong foot for grabbing and subduing prey

Climbing – Two toes forward and to toes backwards for grabbing the tree

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Scratching – Sharp and strong for digging for food

Wading - Thin and spread out to walk on mud and prevent sinking

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Swimming – Toes are webbed to help push against the water and swim

Perching – Flexible with three toes to help sit on branch