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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From pint-sized hummingbirds to fearsome birds of prey, a massive array of species can be found all throughout the city no matter the season, providing the perfect opportunity for birders to visit time and time again in hopes of lengthening their life list.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The use of rat poisons is halted in the city’s parks during nesting season, from February through August, or when a breeding pair of birds of prey is present in or near a park or park area, according to a Parks Department spokesman.
—Ed Shanahan, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2024
The herpesvirus in question can be carried by healthy pigeons but may cause fatal disease in birds of prey, including owls that become infected by eating pigeons, the society said.
—Ed Shanahan, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2024
Other events throughout the day include kid-friendly Easter stories, live birds of prey, a bluebird box workshop and an American woodcock sky dance.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Mar. 2024
Raptor Events owner Jonathan Gonzalez credits the 'Harry Potter' series for inspiring couples to include raptors in their weddings
Adorable little kids carrying rings on pillows are increasingly being usurped by birds of prey at weddings.
—Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2024
As the bird of prey approached the water, a grey seal emerged from below and broke the surface.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024
Throughout your visit, be sure to keep your eyes on the skies along with the water, as Lake Sammamish also serves as a major draw for birds of prey ranging from the red-tailed hawk to the osprey.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Oil coated the wellhead, rust crept across the pump jack and a faded sign bore Remnant’s coat of arms — a bird of prey with outstretched wings perched on a shield.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 22 Feb. 2024
Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The use of rat poisons is halted in the city’s parks during nesting season, from February through August, or when a breeding pair of birds of prey is present in or near a park or park area, according to a Parks Department spokesman.
—Ed Shanahan, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2024
The herpesvirus in question can be carried by healthy pigeons but may cause fatal disease in birds of prey, including owls that become infected by eating pigeons, the society said.
—Ed Shanahan, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2024
Other events throughout the day include kid-friendly Easter stories, live birds of prey, a bluebird box workshop and an American woodcock sky dance.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Mar. 2024
Raptor Events owner Jonathan Gonzalez credits the 'Harry Potter' series for inspiring couples to include raptors in their weddings
Adorable little kids carrying rings on pillows are increasingly being usurped by birds of prey at weddings.
—Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2024
As the bird of prey approached the water, a grey seal emerged from below and broke the surface.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024
Throughout your visit, be sure to keep your eyes on the skies along with the water, as Lake Sammamish also serves as a major draw for birds of prey ranging from the red-tailed hawk to the osprey.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Oil coated the wellhead, rust crept across the pump jack and a faded sign bore Remnant’s coat of arms — a bird of prey with outstretched wings perched on a shield.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 22 Feb. 2024
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