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- DictionaryBird of prey/bərd əv/
noun
- 1. a predatory bird, distinguished by a hooked bill and sharp talons; a raptor.
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A bird of prey is a carnivorous bird that hunts or eats carrion, such as a hawk, eagle, vulture, or owl. Learn more about the word history, usage, and related articles from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
A bird of prey is a bird that kills and eats small birds and animals, such as an eagle or a hawk. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and usage of this term with examples from literature and sources on the web.
5 days ago · Bird of prey is a term for any bird that hunts other animals for food. Learn about the two orders of birds of prey, their characteristics, and some examples of raptors and owls.
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Birds of prey or predatory birds, also known as raptors, are hypercarnivorous bird species that actively hunt and feed on other vertebrates (mainly mammals, reptiles and other smaller birds). In addition to speed and strength, these predators have keen eyesight for detecting prey from a distance or during flight, strong feet with sharp talons ...
A bird of prey is a bird that kills and eats small birds and animals, such as an eagle or a hawk. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and usage of this term with examples from literature and sources on the web.
Bird of prey definition: any of numerous predacious, flesh-eating birds, as the eagles, hawks, kites, vultures, falcons, and owls, having a sharp, downwardly curved beak, talons, and, usually, soaring flight.. See examples of BIRD OF PREY used in a sentence.
Birds of prey are carnivorous birds that belong to two orders: Falconiformes and Strigiformes. They have hooked beaks, sharp claws, and keen senses, and they hunt live or dead animals. Learn more about their features, habitats, and threats.
