Falconry is the hunting of wild quarry in its natural state and habitat by means of a trained bird of prey. There are two traditional terms used to describe a person involved in falconry: a falconer flies a falcon; an austringer (German origin) flies a hawk (Accipiter and some buteos and similar) or an eagle (Aquila or similar). In modern falconry... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falconry
• (n.) The art of training falcons or hawks to pursue and attack wild fowl or game. • (n.) The sport of taking wild fowl or game by means of falcons or hawks. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/falconry/
the sport of employing falcons, true hawks, and sometimes eagles or buzzards in hunting game.[3 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/f/5
The sport of hunting with a trained hawk or falcon, as well as the art of training these birds to hunt in partnership with humans. Found on http://www.dvrconline.org/glossary.html
Fal'con·ry noun [ Confer French fauconnerie . See Falcon .] 1. The art of training falcons or hawks to pursue and attack wild fowl or game. 2. The sport of taking wild fowl or game by means of falcons or hawks. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/F/5
Falconry is the pursuit of game by means of trained falcons or hawks; also called Hawking. Falconry is a very old amusement in Europe and Asia. In the middle ages it was the favourite sport of princes and nobles; and, as ladies could engage in it, it became very prevalent. Charlemagne passed laws in regard to falconry. In Germany Henry the Fowler a... Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/OF.HTM
The use of specially trained falcons and hawks to capture birds or small mammals. Practised since ancient times in the Middle East, falconry was introduced from continental Europe to Britain in Saxon times. In recent times there has been a revival of interest in the West Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21221