Which Bird Has The Longest Beak

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The sword-billed hummingbird has the longest beak in terms of beak-to-body ratio.

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This hummingbird's beak is so long (up to 4 inches) that it can exceed its body length.

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This allows the hummingbird to feed from specific long flowers other birds can't reach.

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The bird is found in the high-altitude cloud forests in the Andes, from Venezuela to Bolivia. 

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Its diet consists of nectar from specific long-corolla flowers, co-evolved to access nectar other hummingbirds can't reach.

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The bird uses its feet to scratch and clean its feathers instead of its beak. 

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Its extraordinary beak provides a monopoly on nectar from specific flowers, ensuring a reliable food supply.

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But the heavy, long bill makes preening difficult, leading to the use of feet for grooming. 

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