Which bird is described as having a bill for breaking into nuts and pulling back fruit skin?

Which bird is described as having a bill for breaking into nuts and pulling back fruit skin?

• A. Parrots
• B. Eagles
• C. Hummingbirds
• D. Sparrows

Answer: (A)

Think about how different beaks fit different meals. A bill that’s strong, short, and curved is ideal for cracking hard shells and peeling fruit skin. Parrots have exactly that kind of beak—a robust, hooked upper part with a powerful bite and a maneuverable lower part to peel away skin and manipulate food. This combination lets them access tough nuts and exposed fruit, which requires both force and precision.

Eagles have beaks designed for tearing meat, not cracking shells. Hummingbirds sport long, slender bills made for sipping nectar, not breaking nuts or peeling fruit. Sparrows carry small, conical bills suited for seeds, not heavy nut cracking or peeling tasks. So the description aligns best with parrots.