Extreme Beaks!
A look at some adaptations that help
birds get the food they need.
A Windows to the Universe presentation to
accompany the Adaptation Investigation activity
Toucan
• The toucan's beak
is adapted to grab
and crush fruit
and nuts.
• It is strong like a
nutcracker.
Hummingbird
• A hummingbird’s long
thin beak can get to the
nectar in flowers.
Pelican
• The pelican’s beak is
adapted to scoop up
fish to eat.
(Only in cartoons do they
use their beaks to
transport fish to safety!)
Woodpecker
• The woodpecker’s chisel-like
beak allows it to drill holes in
trees and eat the insects
within.