tiercel
male hawk
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A tiercel is a male hawk. This term is most specifically used for a male peregrine falcon. The word "tiercel" comes from the Latin word "tertiolus," meaning "third," likely because the male is about one-third smaller than the female. A trained male falcon can also be referred to as a "tercel gentle". Birds of prey, including hawks and falcons, are predators with hook-tipped beaks and sharp talons. They hunt by sight and typically roost on perches.12345
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