????. As I wrote, their long legs assist them in prey acquisition. I'm sure you've seen eagles pluck fish from the water, or owls grab voles who are on the run. Short legs wouldn't be able to do that.So that means their legs are permanently bent. Perhaps they need long legs to fly properly.
Yes, I did read what you had written...and the only bird I have seen catch prey is a kingfisher diving into the water and scooping up a fish. They don't have long legs!????. As I wrote, their long legs assist them in prey acquisition. I'm sure you've seen eagles pluck fish from the water, or owls grab voles who are on the run. Short legs wouldn't be able to do that.