talons

Example Sentences

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A red kite carrying what appears to be a sausage roll in its talons has been captured on camera by an amateur photographer.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 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

It can weigh as much as 5½ pounds with a wingspan of nearly 5 feet and have large, powerful talons.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2025

In owls, for example, touch centers that typically correspond to face touch are devoted solely to talons.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2024

He kicked off his shoes, revealing bird talons where his feet ought to have been.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny