This feathered creature has a big pouch that it uses to capture food.​

However, it also uses its beak to store the food it eats, like pigeons and fish. This ‘pouch’ is also used to cool its body . ​

It is also very large, and is found near waterbodies, as it eats fish. It is also found mostly in groups.​

Which feathered creature is this?

Shown here are the different parts of a bird’s body. ​

What is the upper part of a bird’s body called, which shares its name with something that we receive after we go shopping?

This bird usually builds its nest in old or ancient buildings. However, since the number of such buildings in India are going down, so are their numbers.​

This bird is also known for being small and  derives its name from an Old Germanic word – “spearwa”.​

Which bird am I talking about?

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Commonly called talons in bigger birds, these help them capture smaller animals and other kinds of food.​

What is this called in smaller feathered creatures, something that is seen in lizards as well?