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Title: Only species of bird with a bill longer than its body Written by: duddy on Jan 30, 2014 (https://biology-forums.com/gallery/47/4_30_01_14_5_48_15.jpeg) (https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=15058) The sword-billed hummingbird’s bill is actually longer than its entire body. As the sole species in the Ensifera genus, this hummingbird is found across South America. The bill can grow up to 14 cm, so these birds have to use their feet to groom themselves and typically rest with their bill pointed upward so they can balance. Comments: Every time I look at this, I become more and more amazed. Written by: padre on Jan 30, 2014 |