falconry
[/ˈfɔːlkənri/ or /ˈfælkənri/]
noun
falcoaria
1. The sport or practice of hunting with trained falcons or other birds of prey
Falconry has been practiced for thousands of years in the Middle East and Asia.
A falcoaria tem sido praticada há milhares de anos no Oriente Médio e na Ásia.
2. The art and skill of training and flying hawks or falcons for hunting
He devoted his life to mastering the ancient art of falconry.
Ele dedicou sua vida ao domínio da antiga arte da falcoaria.
3. The pursuit or capture of game using trained birds of prey
Medieval nobles often engaged in falconry as a status symbol.
A nobreza medieval frequentemente praticava falcoaria como um símbolo de status.
Falconry is a prestigious and ancient sport with deep historical roots, particularly valued in Middle Eastern and European cultures. In Brazil and Portugal, falconry remains a niche but respected activity, often associated with heritage and tradition. In the United States, falconry requires special licensing and training. The sport maintains aristocratic connotations in many Western contexts.
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