open beak

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The action of a bird separating the two parts of its beak.

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Examples (10)

  • A baby bird will open its beak wide for food.
  • The hungry nestling opened its beak, waiting for its mother.
  • Look, the parrot is opening its beak to say something!
  • When threatened, the hawk will open its beak and screech.
  • We watched the pelican open its enormous beak to scoop up a fish.
  • It was a sign of trust when the rescued owl finally opened its beak to accept the water.
  • To feed the chick, you must wait for it to open its beak voluntarily.
  • By the time we got the camera ready, the eagle had already opened its beak and called out.
  • A thirsty bird tilts its head back and opens its beak to let the water run down.
  • The toucan tried to open its beak, but the fruit was too large.