UAFunMorphMar 21
How do beak dimensions affect feeding performance in birds? šŸ¦ In our new study published in the Journal of Experimental Biology, we studied 87 domestic canaries to test if beak size affects feeding performanceā€”revealing a trade-off between force and speed. šŸ§µšŸ‘‡ (1/3)
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Larger beaks generate more force for tough seeds, while smaller beaks move faster. We found that birds with larger beak depths dehusked large seeds faster, but smaller or longer beaks didnā€™t provide a processing advantage for small seeds. šŸ’Ŗāš” (2/3)
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This suggests beak adaptations for strength donā€™t necessarily reduce efficiency on easier foods. šŸ¤ Read the full study by PhD student Tim Andries here: https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.249681
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