bird of prey

noun
UK: /bɜːd əv preɪ/
US: /bɝːd əv preɪ/

  1. A bird that hunts and eats other animals.

    1. An eagle is a type of bird of prey. [ ] [ ]
    2. This protected area provides a safe nesting ground for the bird of prey population. [ ] [ ]

  2. Any bird that primarily hunts vertebrates, such as mammals, reptiles, and fish; also known as a raptor.

    1. A hawk is a powerful bird of prey. [ ] [ ]
    2. The conservation efforts are aimed at preserving the habitat of the endangered bird of prey. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

raptor

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bird of prey" in English means: A bird that hunts and eats other animals., Any bird that primarily hunts vertebrates, such as mammals, reptiles, and fish; also known as a raptor..

The phonetic transcription of "bird of prey" is /bɜːd əv preɪ/ in British English and /bɝːd əv preɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bird of prey": raptor.

Example usage of "bird of prey": "An eagle is a type of bird of prey.". More examples on the page.