Beaks ,feet &claws of Birds

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Beaks ,feet &claws of Birds

Parrot’s beak:- A Parrot have

a curved beak to

Crack fruits and

nuts and other

Foods . such beak is

Called curved beak.

Parrot’s toes :-

Parrot have two toes

forward and two

Backwards for climbing.

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Sparrow’s beak:- A Sparrow have a short and hard beak for

Crushing seeds and grains before swallowing it.

Such beak is called crushing beak.

Sparrow’s toes & claws:- A Sparrow have long and slender claws with three toes in the front and one at the back to firmly hold a branch or a wire.

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Vulture’s beak:- A vulture have a strong , hard and curved beak for tearing the flesh . Such beak is called tearing and piercing beak.

Vulture’s claws:- A Vulture have harp claws to firmly hold the prey

while flying.

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Duck’s beak:- A Duck has a flat and broad beak which has small holes on both sides . It digs up the food along with mud from the base of the pond or lake . Its beak pushes out mud and water from the holes leaving the food behind. This process is called sifting. Such beak is called sifting beak.

Duck’s feet :- A Duck have webbed feet for swimming in water.