Anisodactylic

/ˌænɪsoʊˌdækˈtɪlɪk/ adjective

Relating to or characteristic of birds with unequal-length toes arranged in the pattern of three forward-pointing and one backward-pointing toe.

From 'anisodactyli' + '-ic' (of or pertaining to). This ornithological adjective describes the toe structure characteristic of most songbirds and many other bird species.

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