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hoatzin, (Opisthocomus hoazin), primitive chicken-sized bird of South American swamps, principally in the Amazon and Orinoco river basins. The young possess two large claws on each wing, a trait that has led some scientists to link the species with the fossil Archaeopteryx of the dinosaur era.
Oct 26, 2024
Nov 4, 2024 · This is the great grey owl. She's armed with razor sharp claws and even sharp eyesight, making her deadly on the wing. Able to fly in near silence.
Nov 4, 2024 · The 'Hoatzin' of South America is famous for being the only living bird that has two functional, dexterous wing-claws. These are present only in chicks, ...
Oct 27, 2024 · Many people are surprised that juvenile #hoatzins have little claws on their wings. But this is really not an uncommon feature, you find it in many birds.
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Oct 26, 2024 · ... claws on their wings, a rare trait among modern birds? In this incredible video, we explore ...
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Posted: Oct 26, 2024
Oct 26, 2024 · Amazing birds. Their chicks have functional claws on their wings which help them climb. A primitive trait that shows their evolution.
Oct 27, 2024 · One day in the Lower Amazon and I have ringed a Hoatzin. These are one of the most primitive birds in the world that is considered as being a step away from the ...
Oct 23, 2024 · Hoatzin chicks hatch with claws on their wings, these claws help them move and escape predators in their Amazonian swamp habitats. These claws disappear ...