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  • The beak deformity in this Stitchbird gives resemblance to that of a normal but unique Crossbill.
    Stitchbird 12_H7C1614.jpg
  • Bar-tailed Godwit, Otago Peninsula, New Zealand
    Bar-tailed Godwit 01.jpg
  • A juvenile takahe with a black beak, soon to turn red.
    Takahe 01_4844.jpg
  • The Tieke (saddleback) became known to Maori as water bird. The saddleback was mentioned in invocations recited when rain was needed, when calling on Rangi, the sky father, to give assistance through his many offspring who control the weather.<br />
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This particular saddleback's beak has just been half-dipped into a watering trough at Tiritiri Matangi, New Zealand.  During the drier summer months, a variety of birds refresh at the watering stations.
    Saddleback 10_4874.jpg
  • A tui with yellow pollen on its beak, from feeding on nectar from a flowering camellia, New Zealand
    Tui and Camellia 50_6599.jpg
  • Needlefish are capable of making short jumps out of the water at up to 38 miles per hour.  Their sharp beak is capable of inflicting deep puncture wounds, and has even resulted in the accidental deaths of two impaled fishermen.
    Needlefish_8051.jpg
  • A juvenile kea parrot lets out of screech of appreciation as its parent tenderly scratches its head feathers.  Despite such sharp and curved beaks, the kea is quite adept at using its bill like a Swiss-Army knife for many purposes, from preening to peeling bark, to prying apart windshield wipers on cars!
    Kea Preening 62_9914.jpg
  • Now that's trust…despite such sharp beaks, a pair of captive Hyacinth Macaw preen with a delicate touch!
    Hyacinth Macaw 01_9036.jpg
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