Feet and Talons |
Raptors have powerful talons to seize, grip and crush their food. The claws are long, strong, curved and very sharp.
They have four talons, three facing forward and one larger and stronger at the rear, giving the best combination to allow it to grasp, hold and carry its prey. |
| Ospreys are raptors that catch fish from the water surface. Their feet have special footpads which are equipped with small spines to assist in gripping and carrying slippery fish and for holding them still so that it can feed its young.
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