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A birds egg tooth can't fall of, because its hard.

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Yes, a bird's egg tooth is a temporary structure used to help the chick break through the eggshell during hatching. The egg tooth typically falls off or is absorbed shortly after hatching, as it is no longer needed once the chick has emerged from the egg.

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