talon
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“One usually turns upside down, so they meet talon to talon,” Taylor said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2025
He is walking, one black-tipped talon outstretched, wings flat at his side.
From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2023
“Usually, they try to bite or talon us when we get close,” she said.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 10, 2023
The birders’ euphemism for catching a talon is “getting footed,” and it’s both extremely painful and difficult to remove.
From Seattle Times ● May 11, 2022
Below me, I see my right talon fall off my body to the ground.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
“Cell phone video confirmed that the adult was able to fend off the other eagles by turning over and using its talons, but was unable to fly far away,” the organization said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Actress Emma Corrin was also in attendance in an incredible pastel-coloured feather jacket, complete with some very dangerous looking talons.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
At the same time, bald eagles were rumored to sometimes kidnap human babies and fly away with them in their talons.
From Slate ● Feb. 21, 2026
In owls, for example, touch centers that typically correspond to face touch are devoted solely to talons.
From Science Daily ● May 29, 2024
I watched in alarm, but instead of ripping Mr. O’Flanagan’s scalp off with his talons, Polly winked slowly in obvious pleasure and leaned into his hand.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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