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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Zoom out: The bill officially recognizing the bird of prey was among some 50 bills Biden signed into law on Christmas Eve.
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Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 24 Dec. 2024
Brunner explains that native fish are vital to the park’s ecosystem, serving as a crucial food source for many species, including bears, otters and birds of prey.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
If a drone is a threat, there are a myriad of ways to take down drones besides shooting: disabling them electronically, or using nets or even birds of prey, such as a falcon, to attack it.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
The bird of prey of choice for a female warrior had to be a merlin, which is the small bird of prey.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
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Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 24 Dec. 2024
Brunner explains that native fish are vital to the park’s ecosystem, serving as a crucial food source for many species, including bears, otters and birds of prey.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
If a drone is a threat, there are a myriad of ways to take down drones besides shooting: disabling them electronically, or using nets or even birds of prey, such as a falcon, to attack it.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
The bird of prey of choice for a female warrior had to be a merlin, which is the small bird of prey.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 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 6 Jan. 2025.
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