What is another word for heterodactyl?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛtɹə͡ʊdˌakta͡ɪl] (IPA) 
Heterodactyl is a term used to describe a bird's foot with two toes pointing forwards and two toes pointing backwards. This term can be difficult to pronounce and remember for some people. Fortunately, there are a couple of synonyms for this word that may be easier to use. The scientific term for a heterodactyl foot is zygodactyl. Another synonym that can be used is "four-toed foot". This term is easy to remember and directly refers to the distinguishing feature of the foot. Any of these terms can be used to describe the unique foot structure of birds known as heterodactyl or zygodactyl feet.
