pigeon hawk meaning

Noun: pigeon hawk  pijun hok

1. Small falcon of Europe and America having dark plumage with black-barred tail; used in falconry
   - merlin, Falco columbarius

Derived forms: pigeon hawks

Type of: falcon

Part of: Falco, genus Falco

Encyclopedia: Pigeon hawk

Examples

1. While Clark displayed a merlin, or pigeon hawk, a buzz went through the crowd, and binoculars were aimed overhead.
2. Merlins, or pigeon hawks, pass in great numbers, as do American kestrels, or sparrow hawks, and a dozen other raptors, like peregrines, sharp-shinned hawks, ospreys and turkey vultures.