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Extreme Beaks!

Extreme Beaks!. A look at some adaptations that help birds get the food they need. A Windows to the Universe presentation to accompany the Adaptation Investigation activity. Toucan. The toucan's beak is adapted to grab and crush fruit and nuts. It is strong like a nutcracker. Hummingbird.

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Extreme Beaks!

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  1. Extreme Beaks! A look at some adaptations that help birds get the food they need. A Windows to the Universe presentation to accompany the Adaptation Investigation activity

  2. Toucan • The toucan's beak is adapted to grab and crush fruit and nuts. • It is strong like a nutcracker.

  3. Hummingbird • A hummingbird’s long thin beak can get to the nectar in flowers.

  4. Pelican • The pelican’s beak is adapted to scoop up fish to eat. (Only in cartoons do they use their beaks to transport fish to safety!)

  5. Woodpecker • The woodpecker’s chisel-like beak allows it to drill holes in trees and eat the insects within.

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