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Acorn woodpeckers have digitigrade (they "walk" on their toes), zygodactyl feet. They (and other woodpeckers) have two forward-pointing toes (digits two and three) and two backward-facing toes (digits three and four) which help them grasp tree bark and perch on vertical surfaces.

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