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birds of prey; raptors
Predatory birds that hunt and feed on other animals, characterized by keen eyesight, powerful talons, and hooked beaks. Includes eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls.
A zoological term for predatory birds that hunt other animals. Characterized by keen eyesight, powerful talons, and hooked beaks.
Forms
猛 (fierce) + 禽 (bird) + 類 (class, type).
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A scientific/naturalist term. In everyday speech, people are more likely to name specific birds. 猛禽類 appears in nature documentaries, zoos, and wildlife conservation contexts.