Varieties of Taka (taka 鷹) and their Training in the Edo Period

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  • 鷹の種類と調教
  • Varieties of Taka (taka タカ) and their Training in the Edo Period

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Varieties of Taka(taka 鷹) were used in Japanese falconry. The breeding method of birds of prey differs depending on the type of hawks or falcons. Especially in 16th century, falconry with Northern Goshawks catching cranes became popular instead of hunting with Peregrine falcons or Eurasian Sparrow hawks. In the natural world, birds of prey do not engage in dangerous forms of hunting, such as trying to catch prey larger than themselves, it was necessary to train birds of prey to artificially engage in such behavior. These practical falconry methods were recorded as falconry text in the early 17th century. In the latter half of the 17th century, even falcons began to try to catch cranes. This essay examines falconry texts to reveal the methods used to train birds of prey and refers to these characteristics of Japanese falconry culture.

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