Àdàkọ:POTD/2007-11-03

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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