What special feature do woodpeckers have in common with owls?
Answer:
Both are zygodactyl, which means that instead of having three toes in front, and one in the back, like most birds, woodpeckers and owls (along with parrots and a few other birds) have two toes in the front and two in the back. For woodpeckers, this helps them hold tightly to the side of a tree, and for owls, it helps them hold tightly to their prey.
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