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Bird beaks

An illustrated comparison of different types of bird beaks, displaying the different shapes that are a result of different feeding adaptations. Bird heads are not shown to scale.

A – Nectar feeding (Sunbird)
B – Insectivore (Flycatcher)
C – Granivore (Grosbeak)
D – Specialist seed eater (Crossbill)
E – Fishing (Kingfisher)
F – Netting (Pelican)
G – Filter feeding (Flamingo)
H – Surface probing (Avocet)
I – Probing (Ibisbill)
J – Surface skimming (Skimmer)
K – Raptorial

Image credit: L. Shyamal
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