
Raptor
Catching Prey
Raptor refers to birds catching prey with feet, not beaks.

The raptor clutched the fish in its feet.
Sharp Talons
Raptors have sharp talons which are key to their identity.

The eagle's talons are a raptor's primary hunting tool.
Predatory Birds
Not all birds are raptors; only predatory birds like hawks and owls.

Despite its size, a heron is not considered a raptor.
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