Curved Beak Collection

Mauritian Dodo (Raphus cucullatus), compact bird with curved, brown bill and brown feet, side view

Elf Owl (Micrathene whitneyi)

Illustration, standing Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome), side view

Head of male Eclectus Parrot (Eclectus roratus), side view

Recumbent ibis (solid cast bronze)
HSC224918 Recumbent ibis (solid cast bronze) by Egyptian, Late Period (715-332 BC); height: 14 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; Egyptian, out of copyright

White-Headed Avocet, early 19th century (colour engraving)
CHT224122 White-Headed Avocet, early 19th century (colour engraving) by Oudart, Paul Louis (b.1796) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Curlew wader shoreline bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Esquimaux Curlew wader shoreline bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Animals, Birds, Charadriiformes, Auks, Alcidae, Atlantic Puffin, Fratercula arctica, Aves, Beak, Beaks, Feathers, Fish, Fishing, Orders of Living Birds, Puffins, Tails, Waders, Webbed Feet

Rear view of a St Vincent Amazon Parrot, Amazona guildingii, Green Phase, perching on a branch, with head in profile, showing horn-coloured bill, scaly-edged nape feathers and yellow tail tip

Illustration, Scarlet Macaw (ara macao) with wings outspread, side view

Yellow-shouldered Amazon, Amazona barbadensis, parrot with its beak open

Barn Owl (Tyto alba) raising its wings to take off from perch, side view

Animals, Birds, Flamingos, Phoenicopteriformes, Lesser Flamingo, Phoeniconaias minor, African Lakes, Bird, Chicks, Phoeniconaius, Pink Feathers, White Background, Nobody, Vertical, Colour Image

Polyborus plancus, Crested Caracara, side view

Fratercula arctica, Atlantic Puffin perched on a rock holding fish in its beak

Deroptyus accepitrinus, Red-fan Parrot perched on a rock

Acanthorhynchus supercilio, Western Spinebill perched on a tree twig by red gum flowers

Snowy Owl (Nyctea scandiaca)

Illustration, adult Penguin (Sphenisciformes) standing opposite Chick on glacier, side view

Birds of prey in flight and perched on branch of tree

In the foreground a crossbill, right on a branch a white bird with curved beak, print maker: Anonymous, Dating 1688 - 1698

Polyborus plancus, Crested Caracara, side view

Rear view of an Eastern Rosella, Platycercus eximius diemenensis, in flight, showing the colourful plumage

Barn Owl (Tyto alba), side view

USA, California, Los Angeles, Griffith Park, group of standing Greater Flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber), side view

Side view of a Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura, perching on a branch, with the wings held above its body. Also visible is the red, scaly dry skin of the head, seen here in profile

Side view of a Bateleur, Terathopius ecaudutus, perched on a branch and facing forwards

Side view of a Harriss Hawk, Parabuteo unicintus, perched on a branch with its head looking downwards

Rear view of a Chestnut-Eared Aracari, Pteroglossus castanotis, perching on a branch, with head in profile showing serrated edges on both mandibles, holding a nut

Front view of a Vernal Hanging-Parrot, Loriculus vernalis, with head in profile, perching on a narrow branch

A Toco toucan, Ramphastos toco, sitting on a branch with large yellow beak in the air

Rear view of a Green Wood-Hoopoe, Phoeniculus purpureus, perching on a branch, with head in profile showing the long, slender, slightly curved orange bill, glossy plumage

Front view of an Imperial Eagle, Aquila heliaca, perched on a branch with its head in profile

Two Little Owls, athene noctua, perched on tree branch

Red-billed Woodhoopoe, Phoeniculus purpureus, with vivid red beak, perching in tree, branches and leaves surrounding bird

Collared Scops Owl (Otus lettia) perched on a branch

Side view of a Long-legged Buzzard, Buteo rufinus, perched on a branch

Front view of a Scarlet-Chested Sunbird, Nectarinia senegalensis, perching on a thin branch. This example is a male and is showing its brilliant, scarlet breast, head in profile showing the long

Head of Blue-and-yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna), close up, side view

Head of Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus Leucocephalus), side view

Head of Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo), close up, looking at camera

Cuviers Toucan

Egyptian Vulture (Neophron Percnopterus) perched on a rock, side view

Two standing Barn Owls (Tyto alba), adult and Chick

Lanner Falcon (Falco biarmicus), close up

Scarlet Macaw, ara macao, large red parrot perched on pole with open wing and tail feathers open

Head and shoulders a Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) showing red eyes and curved beak

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"Curved Beak: A Fascinating Adaptation in the Avian World" From the extinct Mauritian Dodo to the charming Elf Owl, birds with curved beaks have captivated our imagination. These compact creatures boast a distinctive brown bill that curves gracefully, perfectly suited for their unique lifestyles. Imagine standing face-to-face with a Rockhopper Penguin, its side view revealing an illustration of a bird with a curved beak. This elegant penguin relies on its specialized bill to catch fish effortlessly in the frigid waters it calls home. The head of a male Eclectus Parrot showcases another example of this remarkable adaptation. Its side profile highlights a vibrant plumage and an eye-catching horn-colored bill that aids in cracking open nuts and fruits. Intriguingly, even solid cast bronze sculptures like the Recumbent Ibis pay homage to these avian wonders. The sculpture captures every detail, including its beautifully curved beak that adds an artistic touch to any space. Traveling back in time, we encounter an early 19th-century engraving depicting the White-Headed Avocet. This shoreline bird's colorfully illustrated image showcases its slender body and unmistakable curved beak as it gracefully wades through shallow waters. Not far away is another shorebird known as the Curlew - renowned for its long legs and distinctively curving bill. And let's not forget about its Arctic cousin, the Esquimaux Curlew - both species relying on their uniquely shaped bills for probing deep into mudflats in search of tasty morsels. Venturing further into nature's marvels brings us face-to-face with two iconic birds: The Atlantic Puffin and Lesser Flamingo. Both flaunt striking appearances accentuated by their elegantly arched bills – essential tools for catching fish or filtering tiny organisms from water sources respectively.