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Proper terminology; proper terms for eagles ??
Topic Started: Jun 11 2009, 01:38 PM (383 Views)
LeicaEagle
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Since both falcons and hawks hatchlings are referred to as eyasses does this term apply as well to eagles ?

Is a female BAEA also called a Formel?

Is the term Tiercel used for Male BAEA instead of Cock?

Do they also refer to eagles as "haggards" when fully matured like they do for hawks??
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Eagle Guy
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I've never heard any of those terms used for bald eagles, probably because they are mostly falconry terms and bald eagles are not used in falconry.

According to Dictionary.com, the definitions of these terms are as follows:

Eyas: 1. a nestling. 2. Falconry. a young falcon taken from the nest for training.

Formell: The female of a hawk or falcon.

Tiercel or tercel: the male of a hawk, esp. of a gyrfalcon or peregrine. Probably. so called because the male is about one third smaller than the female.

Haggard: a wild or untamed hawk caught after it has assumed adult plumage.

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LeicaEagle
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Thanks for the clarification. I was reading the coverage of the Philly RTH's and they seemed to be using those terms more broadly regarding raptors hence why i asked. thanks
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