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Term Type

Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Preferred Term

raptors

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General term referring to all birds of prey of either Falconiformes or Strigiformes orders, including hawks, eagles, vultures, falcons, and owls, having in common a hooked beak, sharp talons, and keen eyesight.

Variations

raptor

birds of prey

Raptores

Broader Term

bird

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