predator vs predatory animal

predator and predatory animal both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
predator	Yes	No	No	No
predatory animal	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, predator and predatory animal are synonyms defined as:

predator and predatory animal: any animal that lives by preying on other animals

predator (noun)	predatory animal (noun)
any animal that lives by preying on other animals	any animal that lives by preying on other animals
someone who attacks in search of booty