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Raptorious :: Raptorious (a.) Raptorial.

Sarcorhamphi :: Sarcorhamphi (n. pl.) A division of raptorial birds comprising the vultures.

Raptorial :: Raptorial (a.) Rapacious; living upon prey; -- said especially of certain birds.

Raptorial :: Raptorial (a.) Adapted for seizing prey; -- said of the legs, claws, etc., of insects, birds, and other animals..

Diurnal :: Diurnal (a.) Active by day; -- applied especially to the eagles and hawks among raptorial birds, and to butterflies (Diurna) among insects..

Desmognathous :: Desmognathous (a.) Having the maxillo-palatine bones united; -- applied to a group of carinate birds (Desmognathae), including various wading and swimming birds, as the ducks and herons, and also raptorial and other kinds..

Owl :: Owl (n.) Any species of raptorial birds of the family Strigidae. They have large eyes and ears, and a conspicuous circle of feathers around each eye. They are mostly nocturnal in their habits..

Milvus :: Milvus (n.) A genus of raptorial birds, including the European kite..

Accipitrine :: Accipitrine (a.) Like or belonging to the Accipitres; raptorial; hawklike.

Raptorial :: Raptorial (a.) Of or pertaining to the Raptores. See Illust. (f) of Aves.

Kite :: Kite (n.) Any raptorial bird of the subfamily Milvinae, of which many species are known. They have long wings, adapted for soaring, and usually a forked tail..

Falcon :: Falcon (n.) One of a family (Falconidae) of raptorial birds, characterized by a short, hooked beak, strong claws, and powerful flight..

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