We have learned about a wide variety of beaks. Add any new details you learn about beaks on this page.

Seed Eaters

How does this special beak shape help birds to eat seeds? Click on this link to see an example of this type of bird beak. house_sparrow+pardal_jpg.mht

HouseSparrow Beaks:

Waders and Strainers

How are these unique beaks of waders and strainers used to find food? Each bird has a unique strategy. Do you understand them all?

Spoonbill

Flamingo Feeding

Great Blue Heron

Spoonbill Beaks:

Flamingo Beaks:

Great Blue Heron Beaks:

Acorn Woodpecker

Pounders and Carvers

Woodpecker Beaks:

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Fishermen Beaks

How are these unique beaks used to find food? Each bird has a unique strategy. Can you explain them all?

Puffins

Diving Pelican