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

Examples of bird of prey in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wild bird populations have also been hit hard by the virus, and birds of prey have shown particular vulnerability, Bell said. —Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025

Set in a fantasy version of the Brazilian Sertão, an arid wasteland where men can shapeshift into birds of prey, protagonist Assum Preto is taken as a child by Carcara, an outlaw who aspires to be a local legend. —Jamie Lang, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025

With a wingspan of up to 7 1/2- feet long, the bald eagle is Alaska’s largest resident bird of prey, according to Alaska Fish and Wildlife. —Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025

In the afternoon, there’s a choice to learn more about cheetahs, have an immersive experience with birds of prey or learn more about the company’s sustainability initiatives. —Laurie Werner, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bird of prey

• aaa
• adonais
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway

Kids Definition

bird of prey

: a meat-eating bird (as a hawk) that feeds partly or completely on the animals it hunts