A shared shape rule, the power cascade, governs most bird beak growth. It links modern birds with extinct dinosaurs.

The hooked shape, strength ... By observing the shape of a bird's beak, you can gain valuable insights into its diet and how ...

This video shows off the powerful beak and talons of the carnivorous bird. Their beaks are hooked, which helps them dig into hives to reach bees and honeycomb. The honey buzzard’s eyes are set ...

A bird beak is the most important resource it has, and every species has one solely designed for survival. Birds use beaks for just about everything: building nests, feeding their young, cleaning ...

Bird beaks come in almost every shape and size—from the straw-like beak of a hummingbird to the slicing, knife-like beak of an eagle. We have found, however, that this incredible diversity is ...

With their long, hooked beaks and semi-bald heads, Dracula parrots resemble vultures. But unlike the meat-eating birds of prey, the parrots aren't as bloodthirsty as their nickname suggests.

It's not hard to spot one of these large, brown birds - fierce and fearless. With hooked beak, curved talons and strong wings with streaked feather markings, they are often seen soaring in the air ...

All birds of prey have got very big eyes. And their eyesight is about ten times better than ours. So it helps them find their food. Once they've found their food, they've got a big hooked beak ...

Kathleen Garland receives funding from the Australian Government, Monash University and Museums Victoria. Alistair Evans receives funding from the Australian Research Council and Monash University ...