Question

predict. match each bird with the function of its beak. do not read the information on the next page. make your best prediction! a. wood drilling b. fruit eating c. shell opening d. flesh tearing e. filter feeding f. nectar sipping g. fish collecting h. water scything i. seed eating j. soil probing

Explanation:

1. The wood - pecker - like beak is for wood drilling.
2. The long, slender beak can be for nectar sipping or soil probing.
3. The wide, scoop - like beak is for fish collecting.
4. The curved beak of the flamingo is for filter feeding.
5. The large, strong beak of the eagle is for flesh tearing.
6. The small, pointed beak can be for seed eating.
7. The large, wide beak of the toucan is for fruit eating.
8. The long, thin beak can be for nectar sipping or soil probing.
9. The short, stout beak can be for shell opening.
10. The small, pointed beak can be for seed eating.

Answer:

1. A. Wood Drilling
2. F. Nectar sipping or J. Soil probing
3. G. Fish collecting
4. E. Filter feeding
5. D. Flesh tearing
6. I. Seed eating
7. B. Fruit Eating
8. F. Nectar sipping or J. Soil probing
9. C. Shell opening
10. I. Seed eating