northern goshawk
Refers specifically to the bird species Accipiter gentilis. In everyday contexts, often written in katakana as オオタカ.
See also: 小鷹
The northern goshawk is a bird of prey that inhabits forests.
female hawk; female falcon
General term for a female hawk or falcon, especially in falconry contexts. Contrasts with 小鷹 (こたか, male hawk).
In falconry, the female hawk is larger and more powerful than the male.
falconry with a goshawk
Abbreviation of 大鷹狩 (おおたかがり). Refers to the practice of hunting with a northern goshawk. Rare standalone use; mostly seen in historical or specialized contexts.
See also: 大鷹狩り
During the Edo period, falconry with goshawks was popular.
falconry with a northern goshawk
Katakana spelling is common for this bird name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form is used but less common; learners may encounter it in older texts or formal contexts.
Compound of 大 (おお, 'large') + 鷹 (たか, 'hawk'). The reading おおたか follows standard rendaku rules. The katakana spelling オオタカ is common for biological names.