Picking Beaks

  Some birds have beaks that are like built-in tweezers for picking up food. Robins, for example, have slender, pointed beaks that they use to pick up worms, insects, and berries.

  Other birds, like pigeons and doves, have beaks that are gentle and curved. They use their beaks to pick up small seeds from the ground.

  Have you ever seen a bird using its beak like chopsticks? Birds like the ibis have long, thin, curved bills. They use them to pick up insects and small creatures from the water.

  Birds with picking beaks are not only skilled at finding food. They also use them to take care of themselves. Some birds, like parrots, use their picking beaks to clean and groom their feathers.