noun
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
オオタカは森林に生息する猛禽類です。
The northern goshawk is a bird of prey that inhabits forests.
noun
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).
鷹狩りでは、大鷹の方が小鷹より大きくて力強い。
In falconry, the female hawk is larger and more powerful than the male.
noun
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
江戸時代には大鷹が盛んに行われた。
During the Edo period, falconry with goshawks was popular.
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.