The Probert Encyclopaedia of Nature

GOSHAWK

The goshawk (Astur palumbarius) is a raptorial bird of the genus Astur. It grows to around 60 cm long, has deep brown plumage with a white belly and was much used in falconry. It flies low and pursues its prey in a line after it., or in the manner called 'raking' by falconers. The female was generally flown by falconers at rabbits, hares, etc, and the larger-winged game, while the male was usually flown at the smaller birds, and principally at partridges.
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