raptor
noun
a raptorial bird.
raptors
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pluralof raptor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The reserve has an osprey platform to attract the raptors and the adults who have nested there are also believed to be first-time parents.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
From the air, a dozen species of raptors scanned the ground for the doomed and the vulnerable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
In September, San Bernardino County supervisors approved the 50-home project despite claims it will take away valuable foraging areas for the raptors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2026
Cooper’s hawks are protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act, as well as state law, which protects all raptors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026
As Jon worked the land and flew his falcon, he saw how important the raptors were to the environment.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
