talon
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He is walking, one black-tipped talon outstretched, wings flat at his side.
From Salon ● Feb. 20, 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
Experts believe DC9 is a male, based on its talon and foot-pad size — a specialized measurement used to determine sex — and the depth of its beak, Rauch said.
From Washington Post ● May 5, 2022
Wait for an adult frog to regrow a lopped-off limb and you’ll see only a tapered spike, more like a talon than a leg.
From New York Times ● Jan. 26, 2022
The beast squatted low, tilting the girl’s chin with one yellowed talon.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
Even back in 13th century Imperial China, the lengthy talons grown by nobility and the delicately carved brass nail shields which usually guarded them were a symbol of a life unmarred by manual labour.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
“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
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
The monsters had glowing red eyes, sharp beaks, and vicious talons.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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