Definition
accipitrines
noun
- Birds of prey of the family Accipitridae, including hawks, eagles, and kites.
Usage: plural form; zoological term
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of hawks, eagles, and other members of the family Accipitridae.
Usage: technical; zoological
Examples
- The accipitrines in the region include red-tailed hawks and golden eagles.
- Ornithologists study accipitrines to understand predator-prey relationships in ecosystems.
- Accipitrines are characterized by their sharp talons and hooked beaks.
- The museum's collection features skeletal specimens of various accipitrines.
- Falconers work with certain accipitrines for hunting and sport.