raptor

• Sustantivo que designa cualquiera de las numerosas aves rapaces o carnívoras que cazan y matan a otros animales para alimentarse.

A noun referring to any of numerous carnivorous birds that hunt and kill other animals.

1. Bird of preyB2formal

   Any of numerous carnivorous birds that hunt and kill other animals for food.

   Ave rapaz

   • The raptor soared high above the valley, scanning for prey.
   • Hawks and eagles are well-known examples of raptors.
   • The raptor's sharp talons are perfectly adapted for catching fish.

   Sinónimosbird of preyraptorial bird