Falco Subbuteo (Noun)
Meaning
Small Old World falcon formerly trained and flown at small birds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The falco subbuteo, also known as the hobby, was a popular choice for medieval falconers due to its agility and speed.
- In the past, the falco subbuteo was highly valued for its ability to catch small birds in mid-air.
- Falconers would often train a falco subbuteo to hunt in packs, increasing their chances of a successful catch.
- A well-trained falco subbuteo could be a formidable hunter, taking down birds much larger than itself.
- There are accounts of falco subbuteo being flown at hoopoes, a small Old World bird, demonstrating the falcon's incredible agility.