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How to pronounce raptors in American English
“raptors” pronunciation by American speakers
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Birds of prey, like hawks and owls, raptors.
NIST
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eagles and other raptors can get lead poisoning off of that.
US Fish & Wildlife Service
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Golden Eagles are some of the largest raptors in the world.
USGS
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