The bird shown in the above is called as a Toucan. It lives in the rainforests of Southern and Central America. Why does it have such a long beak?

To fight with other birds

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To get caught by predators

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To show off to female birds

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To help pluck difficult to reach fruits in trees

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The correct option is D
To help pluck difficult to reach fruits in trees

The Toucan’s identifying feature is its long beak. This beak helps a toucan to reach the fruits on branches which are otherwise too weak to support its weight.

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The bird shown in the above is called as a Toucan. It lives in the rainforests of Southern and Central America. Why does it have such a long beak?

The correct option is D To help pluck difficult to reach fruits in trees The Toucan’s identifying feature is its long beak. This beak helps a toucan to reach the fruits on branches which are otherwise too weak to support its weight.

The correct option is D
To help pluck difficult to reach fruits in trees

The Toucan’s identifying feature is its long beak. This beak helps a toucan to reach the fruits on branches which are otherwise too weak to support its weight.