Raptores
plural noun
Rap·to·res
| \ rapˈtōr(ˌ)ēz \
Definition of Raptores
(Entry 1 of 2)
in former classifications
: an order of birds comprising Falconiformes and Strigiformes of current usage and including all the birds of prey
Raptores
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Definition of Raptores (Entry 2 of 2)
taxonomic synonym of falconiformes
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