An illustrated comparison of different types of
bird
beaks, displaying the different shapes that are a result of different feeding adaptations. Bird heads are not shown to scale.
Image credit:
L. Shyamal
A –
Nectar feeding (
Sunbird)
B –
Insectivore (
Flycatcher)
C –
Granivore (
Grosbeak)
D – Specialist seed eater (
Crossbill)
E – Fishing (
Kingfisher)
F – Netting (
Pelican)
G – Filter feeding (
Flamingo)
H – Surface probing (
Avocet)
I – Probing (
Ibisbill)
J – Surface skimming (
Skimmer)
K –
Raptorial
 | This picture of the day has been featured on Portal:Birds. |
An illustrated comparison of different types of
bird
beaks, displaying the different shapes that are a result of different feeding adaptations. Bird heads are not shown to scale.
Image credit:
L. Shyamal
A –
Nectar feeding (
Sunbird)
B –
Insectivore (
Flycatcher)
C –
Granivore (
Grosbeak)
D – Specialist seed eater (
Crossbill)
E – Fishing (
Kingfisher)
F – Netting (
Pelican)
G – Filter feeding (
Flamingo)
H – Surface probing (
Avocet)
I – Probing (
Ibisbill)
J – Surface skimming (
Skimmer)
K –
Raptorial
|
| This picture of the day has been featured on Portal:Birds. |