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talon also means a sharply hooked claw so someone started calling birds claws talons.
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What part of the bird body is called talons?
A birds body parts are the wings,feet,claws,head,and body.
What is an eagle's claws called?
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
What body part of a bird used for protection?
The beak and talons are the most commonly used body parts of a bird for protection, however some birds may use their feathers as camouflage for protection. Hope this helps!
What is a the hollow part of a bird called?
The hollow part of a bird is called the airsac.
If you've seen the movie Babylon AD you've seen the shower part where Vin Diesel has a tattoo of an Egyptian bird on his back What is the name of this bird?
It is not a bird it is a scarab beetle with the talons and wings of a hawk.
What birds have talons?
name two animals (birds) which have 'talons'
What part of a bird keeps its body warm?
feather
What part of the body does humming bird flies with?
THEIR BUTT!!!
What body part of bird is use for sensing?
they use their eyes
Which part of a bird's body is covered with scales?
Usually the legs and feet.
The bird of paradise was called Paradisaea apoda for the mistaken idea that it was missing what body part which were removed before Magellan's crew brought them back from Papua?
Feet
When a bird flies over the ocean a part of the body touches the water but doesn't get wet What part is it?
Its reflection?
