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Originally Posted by yorkiemini 
I say don't underestimate them because if they perceive an opportunity they can do real damage with those talons. A lot of what they told me was because their talons and beaks harbor some really nasty germs that would cause terrible infections even if the prey weren't killed.
Wish I knew how to post the pictures of those talons, They are very impressive.
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Yes those talons are impressive weapons. The halux (the rear talon) is what they kill with. You likely had a large female red-tail, yorkiemini, that attacked your Calli. Here's a pic of a red-tail foot.