harpagornis

Example:The moa-hawk, as it’s colloquially referred to, was likely a formidable and opportunistic hunter in its niche.

Definition:A term occasionally used in reference to the hunting habits and behavior of Harpagornis due to its distinction as an apex predator similar to a hawk in its hunting techniques.

Example:Researchers suggest that the term 'New Zealand eagle' was inaccurately used to describe these birds due to their appearance and size but not their true taxonomical classification.

Definition:A historical term used before the more precise scientific classification Harpagornis was established.