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Why do pigeons and vultures have different type of beak?

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In general, Beak is an external anatomical structure of the bird. It is often used for eating the food and for the grooming, manipulating objects, killing prey, fighting, probing for food, courtship and feeding to their younger babies. read more

Cutting beak. Cuts like a sharp blade. The beak is meant to strip off meat from carcasses. Vultures do not have sharp claws; but eagles have sharp claws and sharp beak. read more

Different bird species have differently shaped beaks because each species has evolved a beak design that suits its diet and lifestyle. Beaks function somewhat as human tools do, and they help the birds to access food. While some birds have beaks suited for a variety of foods, most possess beaks that display some level of specialization. read more

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