All bird feet are not the same. One size does not fit all. Different birds have different jobs in this world, and their feet, one of the main tools for the work they do, have evolved to fit the task.

Birds are usually admired for their ability to fly, yet some species are equally skilled beneath the water’s surface. Through specialised wings, powerful feet, dense bones and oxygen-saving ...

Explore how birds’ bills and feet help them survive in different habitats. Robert S. Ellarson explores how bird species use their bills and feet to thrive in diverse habitats. Learn how seed-cracking ...