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goshawk

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Any large hawk of the genus Astur, of which many species and varieties are known. The European (Astur palumbarius) and the American (A. atricapillus) are the best known species. They are noted for their powerful flight, activity, and courage. The Australian goshawk (A. Novae-Hollandiae) is pure white.

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“An inspired, beautiful and absorbing account of a woman battling grief—with a goshawk. Source: Internet

But it was cathartic to run through the dark, wet forest with Macdonald and her goshawk, Mabel, and to come out into the light again; one falconer at least who brought her wild bird to heel. Source: Internet

Goshawk will also collect artifact assemblages and funerary items associated with each burial,” he wrote. Source: Internet

This volume discusses the work of little-known Dublin-born Irish satirist, whose best work is perhaps King Goshawk and the Birds. Source: Internet

The subfamily Accipitrinae contains Accipiter ; it also contains genera Micronisus (Gabar goshawk), Urotriorchis (long-tailed hawk), and Megatriorchis (Doria's goshawk). Source: Internet

Immature Northern goshawk with fresh meat. Source: Internet

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