bird of prey; raptor
General term for predatory birds such as eagles, hawks, and owls.
ワシやタカは猛禽の代表例です。
Eagles and hawks are typical examples of birds of prey.
この地域には多くの猛禽が生息している。
Many raptors inhabit this area.
猛獣 refers to fierce wild mammals like lions and tigers, while 猛禽 refers specifically to birds of prey such as eagles and hawks.
birds of prey; raptors
Compound of 猛 (fierce) and 禽 (bird).