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Astur palumbarius

falcon-gentil \fal"con-gen`til\, falcon-gentle \falcon-gentle\, n. [F. faucon-gentil. See Falcon, and Genteel.]

  1. (Zo["o]l.) any female falcon; especially

  2. (Zo["o]l.) a female peregrine falcon ( Falco peregrinus).

    Syn: falcon-gentil.

  3. (Zo["o]l.) The female or young of the goshawk ( Accipiter gentilis, formerly Astur palumbarius).

Astur palumbarius

Goshawk \Gos"hawk`\, n. [AS. g[=o]shafuc, lit., goosehawk; or Icel. g[=a]shaukr. See Goose, and Hawk the bird.] (Zo["o]l.) 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. Nov[ae]-Hollandi[ae]) is pure white.