goshawk
The origin and history of goshawk.
Etymology
Goshawk descends from Middle English goshauk, from Old English gōshafoc, which meant goose hawk. The name reflects the idea that these hawks preyed on geese.
The origin and history of goshawk.
Goshawk descends from Middle English goshauk, from Old English gōshafoc, which meant goose hawk. The name reflects the idea that these hawks preyed on geese.
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