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n.
Any raptorial bird of the subfamily Milvinae, of which many species are known. They have long wings, adapted for soaring, and usually a forked tail.
a.
Having the maxillo-palatine bones united; -- applied to a group of carinate birds (Desmognathae), including various wading and swimming birds, as the ducks and herons, and also raptorial and other kinds.
n.
A genus of raptorial birds, including the European kite.
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Adapted for seizing prey; -- said of the legs, claws, etc., of insects, birds, and other animals.
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Like or belonging to the Accipitres; raptorial; hawklike.
n.
Any species of raptorial birds of the family Strigidae. They have large eyes and ears, and a conspicuous circle of feathers around each eye. They are mostly nocturnal in their habits.
n.
A ravisher; a plunderer.
n. pl.
A division of raptorial birds comprising the vultures.
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Same as Accipitres. Called also Raptatores.
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Of or pertaining to the Raptores. See Illust. (f) of Aves.
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Rapacious; living upon prey; -- said especially of certain birds.
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Raptorial.
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Active by day; -- applied especially to the eagles and hawks among raptorial birds, and to butterflies (Diurna) among insects.
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One of a family (Falconidae) of raptorial birds, characterized by a short, hooked beak, strong claws, and powerful flight.
n.
A raptor.
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A genus of rapacious birds; one of the Accipitres or Raptores.
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