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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Across the country, viewers are also tuning in to watch various birds of prey lay eggs and raise chicks.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Officials said that while both wild and domesticated birds can become infected with HPAI, raptors (birds of prey), waterfowl and other aquatic birds are most at risk for infection, although any bird species should be considered susceptible.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
Using bird deterrents at the refuge, including decoy birds of prey, reflective devices like CDs and Bird B Gone Reflect-A-Bird systems.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 30 Jan. 2025
The nature center is home to L.A. County’s raptor rescue center and takes in dozens of owlets each spring along with other birds of prey.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Officials said that while both wild and domesticated birds can become infected with HPAI, raptors (birds of prey), waterfowl and other aquatic birds are most at risk for infection, although any bird species should be considered susceptible.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
Using bird deterrents at the refuge, including decoy birds of prey, reflective devices like CDs and Bird B Gone Reflect-A-Bird systems.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 30 Jan. 2025
The nature center is home to L.A. County’s raptor rescue center and takes in dozens of owlets each spring along with other birds of prey.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Bird of prey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bird%20of%20prey. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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