Bird beaks have a variety of shapes and purposes. Here are common bird beak types you should look for and how they help birds find food.

If you want a fun learning experience, watch the birds at your feeders. Notice the different types of beaks and how their shapes dictate a bird’s dining habits — particularly the way it consumes black ...

Bird beaks come in all shapes and sizes. The variation allows different species of birds to feed on different things. This can help reduce the need to compete for resources when birds live in the same ...

We get captivated by a bird’s plumage and may not think to notice its beak, which is critical to the bird’s identity. I’ve often heard people yell “flamingo!” when they see a pink-plumed bird feeding ...

The material a bird selects for its nest depends on the dimensions of its beak, according to researchers. The material a bird selects for its nest depends on the dimensions of its beak, according to ...

Bird beaks come in almost every shape and size—from the straw-like beak of a hummingbird to the slicing, knife-like beak of an eagle. We have found, however, that this incredible diversity is ...

It was a spirited debate between friends that surfaced every time we got together. It was not about politics, the economy or the weather, but the more significant question, do birds have bills or ...

Birds can fly, which if you think about it is one of the most popular superpowers among comic book characters. Flying really isn’t considered a superpower for warm-blooded vertebrates. Though, a ...

Birds can fly, which if you think about it is one of the most popular superpowers among comic book characters. Flying really isn’t considered a superpower for warm-blooded vertebrates. Though, a ...