Bird beaks have a variety of shapes and purposes. ... Large raptors, like red-tailed hawks, bald eagles and great horned owls, survive on prey they cant necessarily swallow whole.

Researchers have found the growth abnormalities in several other bird species, including common ravens, black-billed magpies, Steller’s jays, woodpeckers, red-breasted nuthatches and more.

Look at a bird’s beak to see what family the bird belongs to and the kind of food it eats. Seeing a bird with a long, needlelike beak would tell us it’s in the hummingbird family that probes ...

Forget Angry Birds! Red colouring on feathers and beaks could indicate the animals are actually in tip top health. Researchers have identified genes that allow birds to produce red pigment ...

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FAU researchers spent five years studying the gut microbiomes of Northern cardinals, a common backyard songbird known for its vivid red plumage. Their study explores how microbiome diversity ...

In the bird world, the color red has special significance. Many species use red signals to attract mates or deter rivals, adding the color to their beaks, feathers, or bare skin. As far as many ...

A bird’s beak colour can change due to various factors like age, diet, hormones, or seasonal changes. For example, some birds develop brighter beaks during mating season to attract partners.