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Types of Beaks

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Every bird has a beak. It uses its beak to eat. Bird beaks come in different shapes. Read about them.

Hooked beaks help birds tear food. This bird is a crested caracara. It uses its beak to catch fish.

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A parrot has a short curved beak. It uses its beak to open fruits and nuts.

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A sparrow has a cone-shaped beak. It uses its beak to crush seeds.

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A flamingo has a filter-feeder beak. It uses its beak to scoop up food. The beak filters out dirt.

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