Accipiter
- noun
- /ˈækɪˌpɪtər/
- Specialized
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accipíter
- Accipiters like the accipiter are known for their agility and speed when hunting small birds.
Examples
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During the bird-watching tour, we spotted several accipiters soaring overhead in search of prey.
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The Accipiter is known for its agility and speed.
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Researchers studied the hunting patterns typical of Accipiter species in forested habitats.
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The Accipiter genus includes several species of hawks and goshawks found worldwide.
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The sharp-shinned hawk is a well-known member of the Accipiter genus.
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Many species of Accipiter are found in North America.
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The accipiter glided silently through the trees, searching for its next meal.
Compounds
- Specialized
A blue-grey North American hawk that flies fast through trees to catch small birds
- Specialized
A large hawk from Europe, Asia, and North America used in falconry
- Specialized
A small hawk from Europe and northern Africa that hunts birds in trees
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Accipiter comes from the Latin verb accipere, which means 'to seize' and is from the root cap- seen in the English word capture, so it names a bird that 'seizes' its prey, fitting hawks and goshawks.
