Woodpeckers’ Specialized Beak: Anatomy, Adaptation, And Significance
Woodpeckers peck with specialized beaks adapted for their drumming and excavation habits. Their beaks consist of a strong, chisel-shaped upper mandible and a shorter, pointed lower mandible, creating a powerful impact tool. The hardened rhamphotheca, or outer sheath of the beak, is reinforced with keratin, while the muscles and hyoid apparatus provide support and power …
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