Raptorial

[ræp'tɒ:riәl]

(adj.) relating to or characteristic of birds of prey; 'raptorial claws and bill for seizing prey' .

Checker: Selma--From WordNet

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

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

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

Edited by Greg

a. Preying, rapacious, raptorious.

n. Bird of prey.

Checker: Osbert