bird-of-prey

[US]/[bɜːd ɒv ˈpriː]/
[UK]/[bɜːrd ʌv ˈpreɪ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A bird that hunts and feeds on other animals.; A member of the order Accipitriformes or Falconiformes, characterized by sharp beaks and talons.; A bird of prey, especially a hawk, eagle, or falcon.

Phrases & Collocations

bird-of-prey species

bird-of-prey attack

bird-of-prey nesting

bird-of-prey conservation

a bird-of-prey

bird-of-prey soaring

bird-of-prey hunting

bird-of-prey roosting

bird-of-prey watching

Example Sentences

the majestic bird-of-prey soared above the canyon.

a golden eagle, a powerful bird-of-prey, nested on the cliff.

the falcon is a skilled bird-of-prey known for its speed.

we observed a peregrine falcon, a swift bird-of-prey, hunting.

the bird-of-prey's sharp talons helped it catch its prey.

the owl, a nocturnal bird-of-prey, hooted in the darkness.

conservation efforts protect bird-of-prey populations.

the bird-of-prey circled high, scanning the landscape.

a bald eagle, a national symbol, is a fierce bird-of-prey.

the bird-of-prey landed gracefully on a branch.

researchers studied the bird-of-prey's hunting techniques.

the bird-of-prey's keen eyesight allows it to spot prey from afar.

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