noun
- birds of prey that hunt other animals, having sharp talons and hooked beaks
Usage: plural of raptor
Examples
- Eagles and hawks are powerful raptors that soar high above the landscape.
- The wildlife sanctuary cares for injured raptors before releasing them back into the wild.
- Owls are nocturnal raptors that hunt small mammals at night.
- The falconer trained several raptors for hunting demonstrations.
- Raptors play an important role in controlling rodent populations.
- The nature center has an exhibit featuring live raptors from the region.