Beaks
Beaks vary in size and shape depending on what birds eat. Some
beaks crack nuts well; some crush seeds; some pick insects from
plants. Birds of prey have heavy, powerful curved beaks that
allow them to tear meat from bones.
A sparrow’s beak is compact
and strong for cracking seeds.
A woodpecker's beak is strong and
long for chiseling holes in trees.
A warbler's beak is sharp and pointed
for picking insects from plants.
A hawk's beak is heavy and curved
for tearing meat from bones.
Feet
Feet of birds of the forest differ according to whether they
are climbers or perchers, or need talons to catch large prey.
This makes it possible for birds to feed and live in different
levels of the forest so that they do not all compete for the
same territory.
Birds of prey have feet with sharp
talons for capturing their food.
Climbers like woodpeckers have claws
for glipping the side of trees.
Perching birds have long toes for
holding tightly onto small branches.
