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To write:
The type of food consumed by the given bird eat and the way the bird uses its beaks during feeding.
Introduction:
The beak is an external anatomical shape observed commonly in birds, but additionally in non-avian dinosaurs and some mammals. A beak is used for eating and for preening, fighting, probing for food, manipulating objects, killing prey, courtship, and feeding young. Although beaks differ significantly in size, shape, color and texture.
Explanation of Solution
Birds of prey and birds that scavenge carrion, including eagles, hawks, falcons, ospreys, owls, vultures and buzzards, have hooked beaks. The top part of the beak curves down over the lower part and forms a sharp end. These beaks are designed for biting prey in a fatal manner and by the help of these harp pointed beaks they easily tear fleshes.
Hawks, owls, and other birds of prey which trap and kill live prey have sharp, "hooked" beaks. These are used to bite the skull or neck and additionally to tear/rip the body into pieces small enough to swallow.
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