It used to be that parrots, hawks, eagles and vultures had beaks - curved downwards structures for tearing fruit or flesh, and all other birds had bills - more dainty pointed structures.
Nowadays however, either term can be used for birds as the distinction has been lost and the terms are used interchangeably.
The beak can also refer to a wide range of other animals, including turtles, some insects, some fish and a few mammals. But the bill is only used for birds (apart from the duck-billed platypus!)...but maybe the dog species shown in the photo below...?
Photo by Nathan
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How lovely that you took the time to comment Alena. So nice to hear that you are enjoying my blog. I hope that continues. I enjoyed reading about your "small pets" too - you are so right in the bond that develops between us and animals.
Anyhow - hope you'll comment again soon.
Take care
Ruth
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