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5. Swan, duck and goose have long and at strainer
type of beak that has tiny holes on the sides
for straining small plants and animals from the

muddy water.

6. Herons, king shers and pelicans have spear-like Strainer Spear
beaks for shing.

7. Warblers have thin, pointed tweezers-like beak

for picking up small insects.

8. Crows have multi-purpose beaks that allow them

to eat fruits, seeds, insects, sh and other small Tweezers Swiss army knife
animals.

FEET AND CLAWS OF BIRDS

Birds have di erent types of feet and claws that help them in walking, climbing,

scratching, perching, holding, etc.

e feet and claws of birds help us know their place of living.

Different types of feet and claws

1. Eagle, hawk and owl have grasping or preying type of feet

with large curved claws called talons. ese help them catch

and hold their prey like rat, chick, sh, etc.
Grasping or Preying
2. Pheasants and chicken have scratching type of
feet to scratch the soil for food.

3. Duck and other swimming birds have webbed

feet. ey use them as paddles while swimming.

4. Robin, crow, sparrow, mynah, dove, pigeon and Scratching Swimming
wren have perching type of feet to grab a perch

tightly.

5. Many fast-running birds like rhea, emu, etc.
have three toes rather than four. Ostrich has

only two toes. Perching Running

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