Accipitres
(pl.) of Accipiter
(n. pl.) The order that includes rapacious birds. They have a hooked bill, and sharp, strongly curved talons. There are three families, represented by the vultures, the falcons or hawks, and the owls.
Similar Words:
Accipenser Accipient Accipiter Accipiters Accipitral Accipitres Accipitrine