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Roger,
Yes I
agree that the hind and middle toenails of this bird are very long, I think
unusually so for such a bird. However my curiosity was raised with it has 2 small claws about half way down its
foot. That is not correct. What I think you are misinterpreting is simply
the toenail of the outer and inner toes held somewhat close to the middle toe,
rather than spread out to the more usual position.
Philip
This photo
of a Red-browed Finch was taken at Karma Reserve this afternoon,It’s the first
time that I have noticed how long its claws are, and that it has 2 small claws
about half way down it’s foot.
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