raptorial bird

Scats from predatory mammals and reptiles and pellets from raptorial birds were examined.

All those species that are liable at any time to become the victims of raptorial birds are very much beholden to this Swallow, as he is the most vigilant sentinel they possess.

Diurnal to crepuscular habits of this mouse may protect it from some of the nocturnal carnivorous mammals and raptorial birds.

Because of the strong popular prejudice against raptorial birds in general, laws protecting them are usually not enforced.

Throughout its range the brush rabbit is closely associated with—in fact, lives in—the chaparral that is dense enough to afford protection from raptorial birds and the larger carnivorous mammals.