Falconer vs. Falconry — What's the Difference?

One that breeds and trains falcons.

Falconry is the hunting of wild animals in their natural state and habitat by means of a trained bird of prey. Small animals are hunted; squirrels and rabbits often fall prey to these birds.

One that hunts with falcons.

Hunting of game with falcons.

A person who breeds or trains hawks or other birds of prey for taking birds or game.

The art of training falcons for hunting.

One who follows the sport of fowling with hawks.

The sport of hunting by using trained birds of prey, especially falcons and hawks.

A person who breeds or trains hawks for taking birds or game; one who follows the sport of fowling with hawks.

The art of training falcons or hawks to pursue and attack wild fowl or game.

A person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry

The sport of taking wild fowl or game by means of falcons or hawks.

The art of training falcons to hunt and return