48 min
Bird Beaks: The Right Tool for the Job The Science of Birds
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- Nature
This episode—which is Number 86—is all about bird beaks.
This will be an overview of beak anatomy, function, evolution, and diversity.
The head of every bird on Earth is adorned with a beak. A bill. And to the delight of us all, those beaks come in a wild variety of shapes and colors.
Just picture the mugs of toucans, vultures, ducks, parrots, flamingos, and pelicans.
The diversity of beak shapes like these is one of the fascinating things about birds.
Birds use their beaks for all sorts of tasks. These appendages are vital tools, used for getting food, for grooming, for communication, and more.
Links of Interest
The Mark My Bird Project
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Link to this episode on the Science of Birds website
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This episode—which is Number 86—is all about bird beaks.
This will be an overview of beak anatomy, function, evolution, and diversity.
The head of every bird on Earth is adorned with a beak. A bill. And to the delight of us all, those beaks come in a wild variety of shapes and colors.
Just picture the mugs of toucans, vultures, ducks, parrots, flamingos, and pelicans.
The diversity of beak shapes like these is one of the fascinating things about birds.
Birds use their beaks for all sorts of tasks. These appendages are vital tools, used for getting food, for grooming, for communication, and more.
Links of Interest
The Mark My Bird Project
~~ Leave me a review using Podchaser ~~
Link to this episode on the Science of Birds website
Birds of a Feather Talk TogetherA podcast all about birds. Two bird experts, John Bates and Shannon Hackett, educate...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Support the Show.
48 min