The size and shape of a bird’s beak usually give a person an idea of what it eats and how it catches what it eats. Birds such as cardinals have strong, conical bills that crack open nuts and seeds.
Earlier this week, Keke Palmer was in Atlanta, Georgia. The multi-hyphenate was promoting her new project “One of Them Days.” For the appearance, Palmer turned into the lady in red with a chic ...
Hornbills have massive, curved beaks with a casque that amplifies their calls and helps them break tough shells. Crossbills have beaks that overlap, perfect for prying open pine cones.
Our two pieces of recent research identified that, in response to warming, more than 100 species of Australian birds have developed smaller bodies and bigger beaks over time. When we talk about ...
The study examined several factors that could influence bird call frequencies including body mass, beak size, habitat and density of vegetation, range size, and the latitude at which birds live.