bird of prey
noun phrase
: a carnivorous bird (such as a hawk, eagle, vulture, or owl) that feeds wholly or chiefly on meat taken by hunting or on carrion : raptor
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Recently, owls and other birds of prey were found dead, suggesting some wild animals had been stricken with the virus.
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Evan Bush, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2024
These include: Raptors at the Depot, where riders can see owls, eagles and other birds of prey and learn about native Sedona wildlife just before their ride.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
While the Americas are rife with all sorts of fearsome birds of prey—the golden eagle, Cooper's hawk and bald eagle, to name a few—there’s one raptor in particular that dominates the Neotropics.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
There were ample signs that whitetail, birds of prey, and other wildlife had been present in the area.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 17 Oct. 2024
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Evan Bush, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2024
These include: Raptors at the Depot, where riders can see owls, eagles and other birds of prey and learn about native Sedona wildlife just before their ride.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
While the Americas are rife with all sorts of fearsome birds of prey—the golden eagle, Cooper's hawk and bald eagle, to name a few—there’s one raptor in particular that dominates the Neotropics.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
There were ample signs that whitetail, birds of prey, and other wildlife had been present in the area.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Bird of prey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bird%20of%20prey. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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