Hafoc
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 Sparƿahafoc |
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Þæt word hafoc scīeteþ herefuglas in ǣnige þrīwa mǣnunga:
- Strictly, tō mǣnenne ǣniȝne of sēo species on sēo genera Accipiter, Micronisus, Melierax, Urotriorchis, and Megatriorchis. The widespread Accipiter genus hǣth goshawks, sparƿahafocas, the Sharp-shinned Hawk and others. They are mainly woodland birds that hunt by sudden dashes from a concealed perch. They usually have long tails and high visual acuity.
- More generally, to mean small to medium-sized fuglas that are members of the Accipitridae, the æðelu which includes the true hawks (Accipiters) and also eagles, kites, harriers, buzzards, and Old World vultures.
- Loosely, tō mǣnenne nēah ǣniȝne herefugol.
