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Work Sheet I

BEAKS

The beaks of birds are adapted to the ways in which birds get their food.

The following are descriptions of different kinds of beaks:

1. Spear Beaks are sharp and long.

2. Predator Beaks are curved, heavy, and powerful.

3. Chisel Beaks are pointed for cutting and boring holes.

4. Scoop Beaks allow a bird to scoop food out of the water.

5. Strainer Beaks enable a bird to hold food while water is strained from it.

6. Cracker Beaks help birds break the hard shells of seeds.
Identify the six bird beaks pictured below. Write your answer on the line underneath each beak:
1._________________ 2.__________________
3.__________________
6._________________
4.__________________
5.___________________

Write your best answer below each of the following questions:

1. Which beaks are best for spearing and chiseling? Explain.

 

 

 

2. Which beak is best for cracking seeds? Explain.

 

 

 

3. Which beak is best for straining? Explain.

 

 

 

4. Which beak is best adapted for tearing meat? Explain

 

 

 

5. Which beak is best for holding a large amount of food? Explain.

 

 

 

6. How can a bird's bill or beak tell us about what it eats?