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Big enough to catch useful prey, small enough to be easy to house, day-active.

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What was a bird used for hunting in the middle ages?

Falcons were commonly used as hunting 'tools'.


How is a falcon helpful to a human?

In some regions, falcons are used for hunting eg. finding their prey.


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