Birds of Prey Word Search
Play a Birds of Prey word search free online. We built the 12-word list around the habitats, species, and behaviors of an animal group, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: EAGLE, FALCON, HAWK, OSPREY, BUZZARD, KESTREL, VULTURE, CONDOR, CARACARA, HARRIER, PEREGRINE, MERLIN.
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Birds of Prey word list, defined
- EAGLE /ˈiːɡəl/ · noun
- A large, powerful bird of prey of the family Accipitridae, noted for its keen eyesight, broad wings, and soaring flight. In golf, an eagle is a score of two strokes under par on a single hole.
- FALCON /ˈfælkən/ (US); /ˈfɔːlkən/ or /ˈfælkən/ (British) · noun
- A diurnal bird of prey of the genus Falco (family Falconidae), having long pointed wings, a sharply hooked beak, and swift, agile flight; falcons are renowned for their speed and are traditionally trained for hunting. Related: hawk, raptor, kestrel, kite.
- HAWK /hɔːk/ · noun, verb
- A large, powerful bird of prey with a sharp beak and strong talons, known for its swift flight and sharp eyesight. To watch or follow someone or something closely, often in a suspicious or aggressive manner. Related: eagle, falcon, vulture, owl.
- OSPREY /ˈɒspri/ · noun
- A fish-eating bird of prey with a long, pointed bill and a crest on the back of its head. It is known for its impressive diving skills and is often found near water. Related: fish eagle, fish hawk, sea eagle, fish hawk.
- BUZZARD /ˈbʌzərd/ · noun
- A large bird of prey: in Britain, a broad-winged hawk of the genus Buteo (the common buzzard), and in North America, informally, a vulture such as the turkey vulture. Related: hawk, kite, vulture, raptor.
- KESTREL /kɛstrəl/ · noun
- A small, falcon-like bird of prey that hovers in the air, typically in search of prey, and is known for its agility and speed. Related: falcon, hawk, eagle, sparrowhawk.
- VULTURE /ˈvʌltər/ · noun
- A large, predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, typically having a bald head and a hooked beak. Vultures are scavengers that feed on carrion. Related: buzzard, eagle, hawk, kite.
- CONDOR /ˈkɒndɔːr/ · noun
- A very large New World vulture of the genus Vultur or Gymnogyps, native to the Andes mountains and the western coastal regions of South America, or to California. The Andean condor is among the heaviest flying birds in the world. Related: vulture, buzzard.
- HARRIER /ˈhærɪər/ · noun
- A bird of prey that belongs to the family Accipitridae, characterized by its long wings and slender body. A type of aircraft, such as a jet or a propeller plane, used for military or civilian purposes. Related: falcon, eagle, hawk, raptor.
- PEREGRINE /ˈpɛrɪɡraɪn/ · noun
- A bird of prey, specifically a large falcon, known for its speed and agility in flight. It is a member of the family Falconidae. Related: falcon, bird of prey, raptor, hawk.
- MERLIN /mɜːrlɪn/ · proper noun
- A legendary wizard in Arthurian legend, known for his wisdom and magical powers. In modern usage, a person with exceptional wisdom or insight. Related: wizard, sorcerer, magician, sage.
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