Owls are zygodactyl, meaning that their feet have two forward-facing toes and two backward-facing toes. However, unlike most other zygodactyl birds, owls have the ability to pivot one of their back toes forward so they can grip and walk more easily.
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Owls are zygodactyl, meaning that their feet have two forward-facing toes and two backward-facing toes. However, unlike most other zygodactyl birds, owls have the ability to pivot one of their back toes forward so they can grip and walk more easily.