bird of prey
nounUK /ˌbɜːd əv ˈpreɪ/
US /ˌbɝːd əv ˈpreɪ/
A bird that hunts and eats other animals.
The eagle is a powerful bird of prey.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person who takes advantage of others.
That salesman is a real bird of prey, always looking for someone to cheat.
3. A military aircraft designed to attack targets on the ground.
The fighter jet was nicknamed a bird of prey for its hunting style.
4. Any animal that hunts other animals for food.
The lion is a bird of prey of the savanna, though it cannot fly.