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Water birds have flat and broad beaks with holes
on both sides. Mud and water flow through these

holes. These birds eat the plants and insects that

live in the water. Ducks and geese have these beaks.

Duck Geese
Think & Do all birds have strong beaks and claws?
Answer What are they made of?
Feet and Claws

Birds have a pair of feet with four toes on each called the claws. Birds catch and

hold food with their feet and claws.

They also use their claws to protect themselves against enemies and perch on

trees.

Flesh-eating birds: Birds of prey, such as eagles and falcons, have very strong
and pointed claws called talons.

These birds come down from the

sky to catch and hold their prey

at great speed.

Perching birds: Birds such as Eagle Falcon

crows, sparrows, pigeons and mynahs have three toes in front and one at back.

This type of feet helps them to perch on a branch and even sleep.

Crow Sparrow Pigeon

Climbing birds: Birds such as

woodpecker and parakeet have

two front and two back toes. This

helps them to climb up and cling
to a tree. Woodpecker Parakeet

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