beaked

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The beaked Pterocetus benguelae, which is 5.3 million years old, was discovered to be one of the fossilised skulls in the graves.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Most of the 485 fossils the scientists catalogued were from different species of beaked whales.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

These dinosaurs were first identified in the early 1800s and are famous for their beaked mouths and strong hind legs.

From Science Daily • Feb. 18, 2026

Oral histories and traditions surrounding the beaked hazelnuts abound in the Kalapuya, Skokomish, Nlaka’pamux, and Gitxsan communities of British Columbia.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 18, 2024

Neither of them was aware of the inquisitive, beaked face of a sparrow who watched them from the corner of a stained-glass window.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques