zygodactyl

/zaɪˈɡɒdəktɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A bird with two toes pointing forward and two backward, typical of many birds of prey.

“The zygodactyl owl’s unique foot structure allowed it to grasp its prey effectively.”

Synonyms

  • two-toed bird
  • zygodactyl bird

Antonyms

  • bird with one toe
  • monodactyl