raptor

merlinMerlin (Falco columbarius).

raptor, in general, any bird of prey; the term raptor is sometimes restricted to birds of the order Falconiformes (hawks, eagles, falcons, and their allies). See bird of prey.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title: raptor
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 10 April 2025
Access Date: April 20, 2025