Falconry Study Guide Georgia Exam Latest Version 2024/2025 Expert-Verified Q&As

A good rule for avoiding "screaming" is to... a. bring the hawk to food. b. training it c. feeding it - ANS »»» a. bring the hawk to food. .A raptor maintains its weight on 2 ounces of whole pigeon per day. If fed 2 ounces of rabbit per day, a falconer would expect the raptor to... a. gain weight b. maintain the same weight c. lose weight d. some would lose while others would gain - ANS »»» c. lose weight "Deck" feathers are... a. the central pair of tail feathers b. the feather tuft on top of a falcon's hood. c. the feathers used in imping a broken tail or wing feathers d. the row of feathers which run down the wing above the primaries and secondaries - ANS »»» a. central pair of tail feathers in train A "creance" is... A. a strong line used to control a raptor during early training B. a disease of the mouth and throat of raptors C. a watery, foul-smelling mute D. a soft leather thong used to bind one wing to prevent bating - ANS »»» A. a strong line used to control a raptor during early training A bent feather should be