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Take a look at the similarities and differences among the many kinds of birds in the Galápagos. Use the photos and articles to answer the questions.

Coloring
Look at the feathers of the following birds. How would their coloring help or hurt them in the Galápagos environment?
Bird Beaks
Look at the shape of the bird beaks. How are they the same or different? What kinds of foods do you think each bird eats?

Size
Look at the size of these birds. What can you guess about the areas in which they live?
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