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ATTACHMENT 11 <br />Falconry or hawking is an art or sport which involves the use of trained raptors <br />(birds of prey) to hunt or pursue game for humans. There are two traditional terms used <br />to describe a person involved in falconry: a falconer flies a falcon; an austringer flies a <br />hawk (accipiter). In modern falconry, buteos are now commonly used, and the words <br />"hawking" and "hawker" have become so much used to mean petty travelling traders, <br />so the more loosely used term "falconer" now applies to all people involved in falconry. <br />Buzzards (Buteo) <br />This genus, known as hawks in North America and not to be confused with <br />vultures, has worldwide distribution but is particularly well represented in North America. <br />The Red-tailed Hawk, Ferruginous Hawk, and rarely, the Red-shouldered Hawk are all <br />examples of species from this genus that are used in falconry today. The Red-tailed <br />Hawk is hardy and versatile, taking rabbits, hares, and squirrels; given the right <br />conditions it can catch geese, ducks, and pheasants. The Eurasian or Common Buzzard <br />is also used, although this species requires more perseverance if rabbits are to be <br />hunted. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Red Tailed Hawk (See attachment for description) <br />