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Different birds have different shapes, sizes and colours of beaks and feet

Eight duck species found in New Zealand.

When we investigate different sizes, shapes or colours in structures such as birds’ beaks, feathers, wings or feet, we are studying physical adaptations.

These adaptations take many centuries to develop, so the kiwi couldn’t suddenly grow wings and relearn how to fly.

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