What characteristic of birds is related to the food they eat?
feet
feathers
tail
beak
The size and shape of the beak is related to the food the bird eats and can vary greatly among different birds. Parrots have down-curved, hooked bills, which are well-adapted for cracking seeds and nuts ( Figure below ). Hummingbirds, on the other hand, have long, thin, pointed bills, which are adapted for getting the nectar out of flowers ( Figure below ). Hawks, eagles, falcons and owls have a sharp, hooked beak.