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I think Some birds have long thin claws so theycan scratch away bark and stuff to get their food
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoso they can catch their prey
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What are bills or beaks?
Bills or beaks suitable for kinds of food they eat. Some birds like Eagles have hooked beaks to tear the flesh of their prey ; some birds have short,thin beaks to capture insects ; and some birds have short, thick beaks to open seeds. some birds have even long,thin beaks for probing flowers for nectar or searching the soft mud for worms and shellfish.
What are some good mutations?
birds with really thin bones
What is the scientific name for the genus of birds which the avocet belongs to?
The scientific name for the genus of birds which the four species of avocet belong to is the genus "Recurvirostra" which is due to them having long legs and thin, long, upturned beaks.
Do possums have lips?
yes. they are thin and pink, kind of like the lips on a cat.
What best explains why hawks have sharp pointed beaks and hummingbird have long thin beaks?
hawks and other birds of prey have hooked beaks ideal for ripping and tearing prey, humming birds have long beaks for getting at insects and nectar.
What best explains why hawks have sharp pointed beaks while hummingbirds have long thin beaks?
The birds eat different types of foods
How sharp are wolfs claws?
As there is no unit to declare 'sharpness', I'll simply say: very sharp. Wolf claws, and canine claws in general, are not as thin and sharp as feline claws, yet thicker and stronger. They can tear apart rabbits and deer.
What do body crabs look like?
It depends what type of crab they are. Most have claws and are small, but there are some that are huge and bigger than an average man.
Why do birds have different mouth parts?
Different birds require different beaks and mouth-parts depending on their diet. Birds that eat meat need heavy, powerful beaks, nectar-feeding birds need long, thin beaks, etc. Beaks can also be used to attract a mate.
What are some gharial adaptations?
long thin snouts to catch fish
A light thin growth covering a birds skin?
Feathers
What are birds wings made of?
thin bones, muscles and feathers
