"Raptorious" is a word in ENGLISH

Like or belonging to the Accipitres; raptorial; hawklike.

Having the maxillo-palatine bones united; -- applied to a group of carinate birds (Desmognathae), including various wading and swimming birds, …

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

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

Any raptorial bird of the subfamily Milvinae, of which many species are known. They have long wings, adapted for soaring, …

A genus of raptorial birds, including the European kite.

Any species of raptorial birds of the family Strigidae. They have large eyes and ears, and a conspicuous circle of …

Adapted for seizing prey; -- said of the legs, claws, etc., of insects, birds, and other animals.

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

Rapacious; living upon prey; -- said especially of certain birds.

A division of raptorial birds comprising the vultures.