Wide Beaks 
Wide beaks are wider at the base than they are long.  These beaks are commonly found in birds that catch insects while flying.  The wide beak acts like a funnel, trapping more insects.  To further help, many of these birds have bristle feathers around their beak that also act like a funnel.


Barn Swallow skull

 

 


Created by: Jody Hildreth
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Revised: November 04, 2003.