Birds with Longest Beaks

3 Jan,2024

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Found in the Andes Mountains of South America, this hummingbird has an exceptionally long, straight bill that is longer than its body.

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Northern Swordbill

Native to Central and South America, the keel-billed toucan is known for its large, colorful bill. Although it may appear large, it is relatively lightweight due to its hollow structure.

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Keel-billed Toucan

This wader bird is found in the Himalayas and has a long, slender, and down-curved bill, which it uses to probe for insects in the rocky streams.

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Ibisbill

This North American shorebird has a distinctive long, curved bill that it uses to probe in mud for small invertebrates.

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Long-billed Curlew

Known for its long bill and large throat pouch, the Australian Pelican is found in Australia, New Guinea, and parts of Indonesia. It uses its bill to catch fish.

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Australian Pelican

Various species of spoonbills, such as the Roseate Spoonbill and Eurasian Spoonbill, have long, flat bills with a spoon-shaped tip. They use these bills to sweep through shallow water, filtering out small aquatic organisms.

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Spoonbills

Recognized by its unique bill, the lower mandible of the Black Skimmer is longer than the upper one. It skims the water's surface with its bill open, catching fish.

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Black Skimmer