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Figure 18-5 • A sparrow eyes a clump of frozen seed,
showing off its short triangular beak.

A

Figure 18-6 • A pelican executes a
splashy landing, providing a view of
its distinctive beak (pouch collapsed),
which from above resembles a
miniature surfboard with a beveled
center ridge (A). This design serves
not only to support the loaded pouch
B but also to move under water with a
minimum of resistance (B).

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