bird of prey

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A carnivorous bird that hunts for its food, especially one that preys on vertebrates
A bird of prey is a bird such as an eagle or a hawk that kills and eats other birds and animals. Any of various predatory carnivorous birds such as the eagle or hawk. birds of prey a bird that kills other birds or small animals for food. Any member of the order Falconiformes (eagles, falcons, hawks, and vultures) or Strigiformes (owls). Falconiforms are also called raptors. They are active during the day, whereas owls are nocturnal. Condors and eagles are among the largest and strongest of flying birds. All birds of prey have a hook-tipped beak and sharp curved claws called talons. (Nonpredatory vultures have less-developed talons.) Despite the similarities between owls and raptors, many authorities believe they are not closely related but developed similar features because of their similar predatory lives
any of numerous carnivorous birds that hunt and kill other animals
predatory bird, bird which hunts for its food (eagle, falcon, etc.)
A bird of prey
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