Any large hawk of the genus Astur, of which many species and varieties are known. The European (Astur palumbarius) and the American (A. atricapillus) are the best known species. They are noted for their powerful flight, activity, and courage. The Australian goshawk (A. Novæ-Hollandiæ) is pure white.
large hawk of Eurasia and North America used in falconry
a large, powerful species of hawk with rounded wings, long tail and brown or gray feathers
a navalised version of the BAE SYSTEMS Hawk advanced jet trainer, selected by the Royal Air Force and flown by the Red Arrows acrobatic display team
a navalised version of the highly successful BAE Systems Hawk advanced jet trainer
a short-winged hawk, used for chasing wild geese (a wild goose chase) it does not have a toothed bill, like other hawks Study of Recent Developments in Wizardry A book in the Hogwarts library
a tandem-seat, carrier capable, jet trainer
The largest of our native accipiters (Bird Hawks) and a year round resident of the northern forest. ( Accipiter gentilis)
The Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis; from OE. góshafuc 'goose-hawk') is a medium-large bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes other diurnal raptors, such as eagles, buzzards and harriers.