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Using the information in the chart below, this beak most likely belongs to a:

 

Type of Bird

Main Diet

Feeding Habits

house finch

seeds

cracks open seeds with beak and eats the insides

ruby-throated hummingbird

flower nectar

puts beak into flower petals and drinks the nectar

scissortail flycatcher

flying insects

captures insects with beak while flying and swallows

screech owl

mice

captures mice with feet and tears them with short, sharp, curved beak

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house finch
house finch

ruby-throated hummingbird
ruby-throated hummingbird

scissortail flycatcher
scissortail flycatcher

screech owl
screech owl
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To determine which bird the beak most likely belongs to, we need to consider the beak's shape and its adaptability for the specific diets and feeding habits outlined in the chart. However, since there is no visual reference for the beak in the question, I will provide guidance based on typical characteristics associated with each bird's feeding practices:

  1. House Finch: Has a conical beak that is strong and well-suited for cracking seeds.

  2. Ruby-throated Hummingbird: Features a long, slender, and tubular beak perfect for reaching into flowers to access nectar.

  3. Scissortail Flycatcher: Typically has a wide, flat beak conducive to catching flying insects.

  4. Screech Owl: Possesses a short, sharp, and curved beak for tearing apart prey like mice.

Based on the information about the diet and feeding habits, you can match the characteristics of the beak in question to find the correct bird type. If you have a specific beak shape in mind, please share that, and I can provide a more tailored response.