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Raptor

usgb/ˈræptər/Volume
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Catching PreyPlay
Raptor refers to birds catching prey with feet, not beaks. SlideThe raptor clutched the fish in its feet.
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Sharp TalonsPlay
Raptors have sharp talons which are key to their identity. SlideThe eagle's talons are a raptor's primary hunting tool.
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Predatory BirdsPlay
Not all birds are raptors; only predatory birds like hawks and owls. SlideDespite its size, a heron is not considered a raptor.