bird of prey
US /ˌbɜːrd əv ˈpreɪ/
UK /ˌbɜːrd əv ˈpreɪ/
1.
uccello rapace, 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.
Le aquile sono magnifici uccelli rapaci.
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The falcon, a swift bird of prey, soared high above the desert.
Il falco, un veloce uccello rapace, si librava in alto sopra il deserto.