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

She's accompanied by her handler, David Knutson, who's spent 30 years training birds of prey and is a die-hard Seahawks fan. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Hadder is passionate about supporting Boise’s local raptor population, and a student of the region’s history in bringing back birds of prey. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2026

From traditional dancing, games, and artisan vendors to close encounters with birds of prey, festivalgoers enjoyed a range of attractions and activities, including the clan procession. — Ray Chavez, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2026

Bedouins once flew the region’s birds of prey to put meat on the table. — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bird of prey

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• 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