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Raptor

usgb/ˈræptər/Volume
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Catching Prey

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

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The raptor clutched the fish in its feet.
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Sharp Talons

Raptors have sharp talons which are key to their identity.

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The eagle's talons are a raptor's primary hunting tool.
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Predatory Birds

Not all birds are raptors; only predatory birds like hawks and owls.

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