bird of prey
US /ˌbɜːrd əv ˈpreɪ/
UK /ˌbɜːrd əv ˈpreɪ/
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oiseau de proie, rapace
a bird that hunts and kills other animals for food, such as an eagle, hawk, or owl
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Eagles are magnificent birds of prey.
Les aigles sont de magnifiques oiseaux de proie.
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The falcon, a swift bird of prey, soared high above the desert.
Le faucon, un rapide oiseau de proie, planait haut au-dessus du désert.