groundbird

/ˈɡraʊndˌbɜːrd/

Definitions

1. noun

A bird of prey that hunts from the ground, such as a chicken hawk or a kestrel.

“The groundbird swooped down and snatched the mouse from the grass.”

Synonyms

  • falcon
  • raptor

Antonyms

  • bird of prey that hunts from the air