answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

The sharp claws of the eagle (or any bird of prey) are called talons. The word comes from the Old French word talonwhich means "heel" which was then adapted into Middle English word talon which was used to mean any heelike part or object and has since evolved to its current usage.
An eagles claw is called a talon and it uses them to mostly crush its prey. :D

User Avatar

Wiki User

6y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

a claw. there is no special name for it.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

6y ago

An eagle's claws are called 'talons'.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

7y ago

They are known as talons.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

Talons

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

Talons

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Anonymous

Lvl 1
4y ago

Talon

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Anonymous

Lvl 1
3y ago

Bird of pray

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is an eagle's claws called?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What are the claws of eagles called?

They are called talons.


What term is use to describe the knife-like claws on an eagles feet?

They are called talons.


What is the bald eagles defense?

Is claws


What defense do the eagles use?

The eagles use their strong beaks, wings, and claws for defense. They also use their good eye sight, and streamlined bodies for their defense.


What animal has the toughest claws?

Eagles and Bears.


Why do eagles have sharp claws?

To be able to hold on to their prey.To kill prey!


What kind of feet do golden eagles have?

Claws or talons.


How are eagles dangerous?

Eagles are dangerous because of their sharp claws and big wings


Do eagle have sharp claws?

Because any eagles born with dull claws die out before reproducing.


What is in the eagles claws on the seal of the president of the US?

13 Arrows


What is the most amazing thing eagles use there claws for?

Fishing


How are eagles adapted in the way they hunt?

According to biologists, eagles have strong and thick beaks that help it rip into the flesh of dead carcasses and fish. In addition, eagles have very sharp claws called talons that help them to secure hold of prey after catching it.