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albatross	a very large sea bird found mostly in the Southern Hemisphere. Albatrosses have webbed feet, long narrow wings, and hooked beaks.
buzzard	a very large bird with a hooked bill and sharp claws; American vulture.
crochet	needlework made with a hooked needle that pulls the thread or yarn in a pattern of connected loops. [1/2 definitions]
crook	something bent, curved, or hooked. [2/4 definitions]
falcon	a bird with long, powerful wings and a hooked beak. Falcons are related to hawks. They hunt other animals for food during the day.
hawk¹	a bird with a short hooked beak and curved claws. Hawks catch and eat small animals.
owl	a bird with large eyes set in front of a large head, a strong, hooked beak, and strong, sharp claws. Owls are most active at night and hunt other animals for food. There are many different kinds of owls.
parrot	a tropical bird with a short, hooked bill and brightly colored feathers. Parrots can often imitate spoken words and other sounds. [1/2 definitions]

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