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| Most bird have four toes and feet which are adapted to their lifestyles. Click on the images below and a window will pop-up with more pictures of birds and their feet. Make sure your pop-up stopper is off. |
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The Perchers
Birds which like to perch on branches and twigs have a long back toe which helps them tightly grab a perch. |
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The Climbers
Climbing birds have hind toes so that they can climb without falling backward. |
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The Swimmers
Swimming birds have webbed feet which they use like paddles in the water. |
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The Graspers
Raptors have sharp curved claws to snatch prey.
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The Waders
Birds that like to wade in water have long toes which provide support for walking in muddy places. |
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