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The size and shape of the feet and claws of a birds differ greatly.The claws of a bird help it to walk ,swim climb and perch ,they also help the bird to catch, hold and eat food and provide protection from its enemies. Birds have four toes on each of the two feet.Perching bird crow ,sparrow, parrot and Mynah they have three toes in front and one at the back ,their toes help them to hold the branch of a tree very firmly, climbing bird Woodpecker have two toes in front and two at the back ,they have long curved toes that help them to climb up and hold on to the trees. Flesh eating Birds like eagle, vulture have strong and sharp claws called talons, these talons help them to catch and hold their prey like mice, rat etc .Scratching birds like hen have strong leg with three toes in front and one at the back ,their toes have sharp and hard claws to help them scratch the ground for seeds and worms. w
Wading birds example heron and crane have long leg with spread out toes their toes help them to walk on mud in the shallow water of pond to catch their prey like crabs. Swimming birds example duck and geese have webbed feet with three toes in front and one at the back their toes help them to swim and glide in water.