Question

question 9
how does a woodpecker’s beak help to protect it from starvation?
a. it is thick, making it easy to crack open nuts.
b. it is short and rounded, making it easy to gather plants.
c. it is long and narrow, making it easy to get insects out of holes.
d. it has pockets, making it easy to store food for long periods of time.

Explanation:

Woodpeckers primarily feed on insects living inside tree trunks/holes. Their long, narrow beaks are adapted to reach these hidden insects, ensuring they can access their main food source and avoid starvation. Option A describes nut-cracking beaks (e.g., finches), B describes beaks for gathering plants (e.g., sparrows), and D is incorrect as woodpecker beaks do not have food storage pockets.

Answer:

C. It is long and narrow, making it easy to get insects out of holes.