Feeding: The first and most obvious function of a beak is feeding. There are four main functions of the beak, and I’m going to talk about each of them below… Now that we fully understand what beaks are, let’s go over their main functions… Main Functions of the Beak Biologically, beaks are defined as a type of mouth where the jaw has no teeth and comes with a horny layer covered with keratin. It’s mostly found in birds but was also found in some non-avian dinosaurs and mammals. To start this article, let’s begin by knowing what a bird’s beak is.īeaks or also called bills are technically the bird’s mouth. So, if these are things that you’re interested in knowing, read on… What is a Beak? Different types of beaks and their functions. In this article, we’re going to talk about the amazing abilities of bird beaks. And because their beak allows them to feed, it’s also one thing that changed throughout the years. This includes their colorful feathers and their unique bird beaks.īut did you know that apart from the appearance, each beak may also function differently?Īs each bird has undergone an evolution, each species found its own way to adapt and survive among different circumstances. There are over 900 bird species in North America, and if there’s one thing interesting about these birds, it’s that every species is distinct. Final Thoughts About the Amazing Abilities of Bird Beaks. Other Birds With Unique Beaks Worldwide. To book a tour, visit Different Types of Beaks and Their Functions The NFWC invites you to “Visit the center and experience nature's most fascinating life forms, from playful lemurs and a giant anteater to snake-eating eagles, semi-terrestrial fish and many more strange and incredible animals!” Raja is just the latest arrival at the center, which is home to a wide range of animal residents, including some of the world's rarest and most endangered species. “For the time being,” says Reines, “she's going to be moved over to the amphitheater, once she's ready to be part of our ambassador bird team to meet visitors.” That means there's time to for Reines find a mate for her and give her the opportunity to nest. These birds can live to around 35 years of age! Raja, who is nine years old could, therefore, still have a long life ahead of her in the aviary at NFWC. Of the wild birds we see in Jefferson County, great blue herons have a weight similar to that of rhinoceros hornbills. By comparison, a bob-white quail typically weighs less than half a pound, and even a great horned owl weighs only about three pounds. Raja weighs about five pounds, which is a lot for a bird. They eat mostly fruit and insects, which is why Raja was quick to down those blueberries and larvae offered to her. They typically stand 47 inches tall and have a wingspan of 60 inches. Their long white tail has a broad black band, and their legs and feet are olive green. In striking contrast to their prominent yellow casque and large white beaks, rhinoceros hornbill bodies are covered in shiny black feathers. He admits he is on the verge of crying tears of joy and pride about having this bird at the center among all the other incredibly rare and endangered animals NFWC has been able to acquire since opening in 2019. 
It's totally surreal and mind-blowing that we have been entrusted with this bird,” says NFWC Director Ryan Reines. “In the bird world, this is among the pinnacle as far as the caliber of rarity and beauty and size.
One look at her reinforces why this name is well chosen. Her name, Raja, means “royalty” in the Sanskrit language spoken throughout Southeast Asia, the natural range for her species. Here, she'll have a safe home and become an ambassador of sorts for her amazing species (Buceros rhinoceros). Raja, a rare rhinoceros hornbill, is the most recent endangered animal to arrive at the North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC). Soon after, a beetle larva is tossed her way, and with a flash of the bright yellow hornlike casque growing on top of her head, she snatches the bug out of the air and gulps it down. A plump fresh blueberry gently arcs through the air and over to Raja, who catches it deftly in her impressive hornbill bill.
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