bird of prey

noun

Meaning

A bird that hunts and kills other animals for food, such as eagles, hawks, and owls.

Examples

The falcon is a swift and powerful bird of prey.
Conservation efforts are underway to protect this endangered bird of prey.

Synonyms: raptor, predatory bird, hunter

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bird of prey

noun

Pronunciation: bɜːrd ɒv preɪ

Definition

A bird that hunts and kills other animals for food, such as eagles, hawks, and owls.

Examples

The falcon is a swift and powerful bird of prey.
Conservation efforts are underway to protect this endangered bird of prey.
Many people are fascinated by the hunting prowess of birds of prey.

How to Use bird of prey

bird of prey (compound noun): A bird that hunts other animals for food. — "The owl is a nocturnal bird of prey."
a bird of prey (prepositional phrase): Used to refer to one specific bird that hunts. — "We spotted a bird of prey circling overhead."

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