Meaning of the word accipiter in English
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accipiter
US /ækˈsɪp.ɪ.tər/
UK /ækˈsɪp.ɪ.tər/
Noun
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a genus of birds of prey in the family Accipitridae, which includes goshawks, sparrowhawks, and other small to medium-sized hawks, characterized by short, broad wings and a long tail, adapted for agile flight in dense woodland.
Example:
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The accipiter swiftly pursued its prey through the forest canopy.
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Birdwatchers often distinguish different species of accipiter by their flight patterns.
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