Bird Tongues: A Surprisingly Diverse World
2025-01-16
This blog post explores the amazing diversity of bird tongues and their adaptations to different diets. From the hummingbird's forked tongue to the woodpecker's sharp, spiky tongue, and the penguin's incredibly barbed tongue, each species' tongue is uniquely evolved to suit its feeding habits. Hummingbirds, for example, use their tongues like tiny straws to lap up nectar, while woodpeckers use theirs to spear insects from tree holes. The post is richly illustrated, showcasing the variety and wonder of bird tongues and highlighting nature's ingenious designs.
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