The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word RAPTORIAL
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The straight part
We know that "of birds of prey" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case of birds of prey = raptorial.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RAPTORIAL mean?
RAPTORIAL adjective- Like or resembling a raptor; seizing or plundering, like a bird of prey.