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The primary function of flight feathers in birds is Checkpoint1. What type of beak does a parrot have, and what is its primary function?2. What type of beak does a woodpecker have and what is its primary function?CheckpointBirds are the only creatures that have feathers.Did you know?Arrow-Puffin-3_Semester-1 Science 237Feathers are very important because they help a bird to fly. They also keep its body warm. There are three kinds of feathers.%u2022 Flight feathers : These are long feathers in the wings and tail, used for flying.%u2022 Down feathers : These are soft and fluffy and keep the body warm.%u2022 Body feathers : These cover the body.BEAKS OF BIRDSA bird has no teeth. It cannot chew its food. So how does it eat? It has a beakwhich helps it to eat. The beak helps it to pick up the food, bite, crack or tear it into small pieces. It is suited to its food habits.Let%u2019s learn about the beaks of birds.A parrot has a hooked or curved beak. It helps it to crack nuts and hard fruits. It also helps it to climb.Eagles, vultures, kites, owls and hawks have strong, sharp and hooked beaks. The beaks help them to tear the flesh into small pieces.flight feather down feather body featherparroteagle