Accipiter gentilis
- noun
- /ˌækɪˈpɪtər ˈdʒɛntɪlɪs/
- Specialized
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gavilán común
- The Accipiter gentilis is prized in falconry for its agility and hunting skills.
Examples
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Unlike smaller hawks, the Accipiter gentilis prefers dense, wooded habitats.
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Researchers tracked the migration patterns of Accipiter gentilis across North America.
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The Accipiter gentilis is a powerful bird of prey.
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Many falconers prefer the Accipiter gentilis for hunting.
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The Accipiter gentilis is a large hawk often used in falconry due to its impressive hunting abilities.
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Falconers appreciate the Accipiter gentilis for its strong flight and keen eyesight while hunting.
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In the forests of North America, the Accipiter gentilis can be seen soaring above, searching for prey.
Synonyms
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9.4
A large bird that hunts other animals, with broad wings and a long tail
Surface Forms
Morphology
Accipiter + gentilis
This is a Latin binomial name: knowing 'Accipiter' (a genus of predatory birds) would allow a learner to infer it refers to a type of hawk, but 'gentilis' is a non-English/unknown element and does not transparently yield the specific sense 'northern goshawk.' Binomial taxonomic names rely on specialist or lexical knowledge rather than regular English composition, so the full meaning is only partially recoverable from the constituents.
Etymology
The name Accipiter gentilis comes from Latin: Accipiter was a word for a 'hawk' and gentilis suggests 'noble' or 'of a family'. So the name gives the image of a large, noble hunting hawk, the northern goshawk that people used in falconry.