raptor

Example Sentences

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Condors vanished from the state’s North Coast after the arrival of European settlers, who killed other animals with lead bullets and strychnine — poisoning the raptors that feed on carrion.

From Los Angeles Times

The white-headed raptors would show up in winter to feast on fish when their lakes farther north froze over.

From Los Angeles Times

My room shared a wall with Grandma’s, and she had hearing like a raptor.

From Literature

“We deal with violations regarding raptors and birds of prey on a relative frequency but I haven’t seen anything to this level of disregard for the animal in quite a while.”

From Los Angeles Times

In September, San Bernardino County supervisors approved the 50-home project called Moon Camp despite claims that it will take away valuable foraging areas for the raptors.

From Los Angeles Times