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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There are many previous cases of birds of prey attacking and bringing down drones.
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David Hambling, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The sanctuary also has two bobcats, six sloths, lemurs, capybaras, a caracal, a Geoffroy’s cat, birds of prey — and three kangaroos.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Wildlife in Crisis in Weston, the largest wildlife rehab center in the state, estimates that at least 100 birds of prey and 40 foxes die in her care from SGARs annually.
—Nicole Rivard, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2025
Other wildlife previously captured on the show, which features no narration or music, just nature, includes bears, reindeer, birds of prey, and otters.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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David Hambling, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The sanctuary also has two bobcats, six sloths, lemurs, capybaras, a caracal, a Geoffroy’s cat, birds of prey — and three kangaroos.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Wildlife in Crisis in Weston, the largest wildlife rehab center in the state, estimates that at least 100 birds of prey and 40 foxes die in her care from SGARs annually.
—Nicole Rivard, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2025
Other wildlife previously captured on the show, which features no narration or music, just nature, includes bears, reindeer, birds of prey, and otters.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Bird of prey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bird%20of%20prey. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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