accipitral

/ˌæksɪpɪˈtræl/

Definitions

1. noun

Relating to or characteristic of hawks or old-world vultures of the family Accipitridae.

“The accipitral birds perched high in the trees, scanning the landscape below for prey.”

Synonyms

  • accipitrid
  • raptorial

Antonyms

  • inert
  • small