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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.

Synonyms

  • Hobby

Hypernyms

  • Falcon
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