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Grasshopper Warbler (Locustella naevia) singing, Joensuu, Finland, May

Silvery-cheeked Hornbill (Bycanistes brevis) close-up at zoo, occurs in East Africa

Adult Helmet Vanga (Euryceros prevostii) incubating a clutch of 3 eggs. Nest constructed in the fork of a Birds Nest Fern (Asplenium sp.) Masoala National Park, north east Madagascar

Keel billed toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus), captive

California condor (Gymnogyps californianus), IUCN Critically Endangered, captive

Greater flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber roseus) males displaying, lake Nakuru, Kenya

Gannet (Morus bassanus) adult wing stretching and looking up, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, September

RF- Eagle owl (Bubo bubo) calling, raised in captivity and newly released into the wild. Stockholm archipelago, Uppland, Sweden. September

White tailed sea eagle (Halieetus albicilla) head portrait beak open calling, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary, January

Stellers Eagle (Haliaeteus pelagicus) close up of head and beak, Hokkaido, Japan, February

Ruppells weaver (Ploceus galbula) male building nest, Oman, May

Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) feeding at an Angels or Devil s
Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) feeding at an Angels or Devils Trumpet Flower (Datura sp.). Yanacocha montane cloud forest, Ecuador

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) and Great egret (Ardea alba) fighting over fish, Lake Csaj, Pusztaszer, Hungary, December. Winner of the Portfolio category of the Terre Sauvage Nature Images Awards

Demoiselle crane (Anthropoides virgo) portrait, captive

Violet Sabrewing Hummingbird (Campylopterus hemileucurus) male hovering at feeder, Bosque de Paz, Costa Rica, Central America

RF- Gannets (Morus) displaying, Great Saltee, County Wexford, Ireland. May

Gannet (Morus bassanus) breeding pair during part of their elaborate courtship ritual. Saltee Islands, Republic of Ireland, May

Red-legged Seriema (Cariama cristata) portrait, captive, Apenheul Park, Netherlands

Dalmatian pelicans (Pelecanus crispus) low angle perspective of open bills, Lake Kerkini, Greece, February. Highly Commended, 2011 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition

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Brown headed albatross sitting on the water
Extreme close-up, Split view of an albatross on the water showing its body above the water and webbed feet below the surface

Common Snipe (Gallinago scolopacina), Jack Snipe (Limnocryptes gallinula), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Common Snipe (Gallinago scolopacina), Jack Snipe (Limnocryptes gallinula), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper

Nisroch, Assyrian god, mid 19th century. Assyrian eagle-winged god Nisroch carrying a pine cone, the symbol of regeneration. Ancient Assyria, a kingdom of Mesoptamia, was located in modern Iraq

Recent additions to the Zoological Society's Collection, Regent's Park, 1864. Creator: Pearson
Recent additions to the Zoological Society's Collection, Regent's Park, [London], 1864. 'The blue tanager (Orchesticus ater)...[is] from the forests of Brazil

Curlews about to take flight, 1911. Creator: Vilhelm Theodor Fischer
Curlews about to take flight, 1911

An eagle resting on a cactus holding a snake in its beak (from the Mexican coat of... ca 1900-1910)
An eagle resting on a cactus holding a snake in its beak (from the Mexican coat of arms), ca 1900-1910

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) Portrait with sandeels, Isle of May, Firth of Forth, Scotland, UK

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) headshot portrait, Isle of May, Firth of Forth, Scotland, UK

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) with mud on beak after digging burrow, Great saltee Island, Co. Wexford, Republic of Ireland

Puffin (Fratercula arctica), portrait amongst sea campion, Great Saltee Island, Co. Wexford, Republic of Ireland

Pelican perching on rock, Caleta Higuerillas, Concon, Valparaiso Province, Valparaiso Region, Chile

Detail of head and beak of pelican, Caleta Portales, Valparaiso, Valparaiso Province, Valparaiso Region, Chile

Pelican perching on rock at beach, Caleta Portales, Valparaiso, Valparaiso Province, Valparaiso Region, Chile

Dalmatian Pelicans (Pelecanus crispus), Lake Kirkini, Greece

Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) preening, Lake Kerkini, Greece

Ducks are seen on the edge of the central canal in Indianapolis, Indiana April 14, 2018. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

Ducks perch at the edge of the central canal in Indianapolis, Indiana April 14, 2018. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

A peacock feeds amongst spring blooms in Holland Park in west London, Britain, April 28, 2018. REUTERS/Toby Melville

An Atlantic Puffin sits near its burrow on the island of Skomer, Pembrokeshire, Wales, May 4, 2018. Picture taken on May 4, 2018. REUTERS/Rebecca Naden

A starling is seen in its nest on a poplar in Minsk, Belarus May 27, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

A rooster is seen at a farm in Hanoi, Vietnam April, 24, 2018. REUTERS/Kham

Storks are seen in the sky near Avenches, Switzerland April 27, 2018. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Storks that were saved by a Bulgarian man are pictured in the village of Chernik
Storks that were saved by Bulgarian Idzhabi Sali are pictured in the village of Chernik, Bulgaria, March 21, 2018. Dozens of people from villages in north-eastern Bulgaria took storks to their houses

Two pelicans rest on a metal lamp post on side of a main road in Colombo, Sri Lanka March 27, 2018. REUTERS/ Dinuka Liyanawatte

A seagull casts a shadow on the sand as it eats something it found on the sand at high tide in Solana Beach, California, U.S. March 26, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Blake

Rough-legged buzzard flies near the village of Telekhany, Belarus April 13, 2018. Picture taken April 13, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Fieldfare sits on a tree branch near the village of Telekhany
A fieldfare sits on a tree branch near the village of Telekhany, Belarus April 13, 2018. Picture taken April 13, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Beaks: From Strigops habroptilus to Ara macao" Meet the Strigops habroptilus, commonly known as the kakapo, with its unique beak perfectly adapted for chewing and grinding food. The Wedge-tailed eagle showcases a powerful hooked beak, ideal for tearing apart prey and scavenging in the vast Australian skies. Journey to the Papyrus Swamplands of East and Central Africa where you'll find the extraordinary Shoebill with its massive, shoe-shaped bill designed for catching fish. Admire the elegance of Cygnus atratus, or black swan, as it gracefully glides across waterways with its slender yet strong beak. Delve into history through a 1896 engraving capturing every intricate detail of a Dipper bird's enchanting beak used for probing underwater crevices in search of insects. Venture to South America and marvel at the vibrant Blue Fronted Amazon Parrot flaunting its colorful plumage complemented by a sturdy curved beak perfect for cracking nuts. Discover the majestic Shoebill stork residing in Uganda's Mabamba swamps; observe how this impressive bird uses its long bill to snatch unsuspecting prey from marshy waters. Uncover tales from Mauritius as we remember Raphus cucullatus -the Mauritian Dodo- an extinct species renowned for its compact body adorned with a distinctive curved brown bill. Witness nature's artwork embodied by Ara ararauna, also known as blue-and-yellow macaw; admire their strikingly beautiful combination of colors accentuated by their robust bills designed to crack open tough nuts and seeds. Observe Dunnock perched delicately on a bramble bush while showcasing its small but versatile beak adept at foraging insects and seeds.