Do Birds, Like Other Animals, Possess Weapons
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Some birds possess natural weapons like leg spurs or use body parts like powerful beaks and talons as weapons.
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However, they are generally less prominent than in other animals due to weight constraints for flight.
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Species with heavy weaponry often spend more time on the ground, like gamebirds, while others use wings for fighting, as seen in swans.
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Spurs are hard, bony projections on legs used for fighting, common in male pheasants, turkeys, and peafowl.
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Wing spurs are knifelike or club-like structures on wings, found in lapwings, jacanas, and some waterfowl like swans and geese.
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Some birds like toucans, hawks and eagles user their powerful bills and sharp talons for hunting and defense.
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Some birds often substitute physical weapons with displays, complex songs, or tool use for competition.
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Some extinct and modern birds use their wings as clubs for impact, like the Victoria crowned pigeon.
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