science birds by: avery m. & jacob r.. bird beaks nut cracking beak - the pointed tip pulls...
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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
BIRD FEETBIRD FEET
Grasping – Strong foot for grabbing and subduing prey
Climbing – Two toes forward and to toes backwards for grabbing the tree
BIRD FEETBIRD FEET
Scratching – Sharp and strong for digging for food
Wading - Thin and spread out to walk on mud and prevent sinking
BIRD FEETBIRD FEET
Swimming – Toes are webbed to help push against the water and swim
Perching – Flexible with three toes to help sit on branch