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Raubvogel
German → American English
American English
Bird of prey
Vogel, der andere Tiere jagt und frisst; Raubtier unter den Vögeln.
Der Raubvogel kreist hoch über den Feldern.Use Raubvogel for a general term covering birds like eagles, hawks, falcons, vultures, and owls in a broad zoological sense. In everyday German, Greifvogel is also very common, and Eule belongs to the broader group of birds of prey in some classifications, though not all speakers use it that way.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Raubvogel mean in English?
Raubvogel means bird of prey.
Is Raubvogel the same as Greifvogel?
They are often used similarly, but Greifvogel is the more common modern term for raptors.
What animals are Raubvögel?
Examples include Adler, Falke, Habicht, and Geier.
Is Raubvogel masculine, feminine, or neuter?
Raubvogel is masculine: der Raubvogel.