Goshawk
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Any large hawk of the genus Astur, of which many species andvarieties are known. The European (Astur palumbarius) and theAmerican (A. atricapillus) are the best known species. They are notedfor their powerful flight, activity, and courage. The Australiangoshawk (A. Novæ-Hollandiæ) is pure white.
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The act of taking something that does not rightfully belong to you, often in a sudden, unsuspecting manner.
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a large type of hawk (= a type of bird that catches and eats other birds or animals)
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