Abatement in falconry is best described as

• A. Hunting raptors for sport
• B. Training the birds to chase pests
• C. Using birds to control pests
• D. The use of raptors to control nuisance wildlife

Answer: (D)

Abatement means using birds of prey to reduce problems caused by wildlife that people consider pests or nuisances. It’s about managing animals that threaten safety, property, crops, or health, by having raptors deter or reduce their numbers in human environments. The description that fits best is the use of raptors to control nuisance wildlife. The other ideas describe activities related to falconry (hunting for sport, training the birds, or using birds to control pests) but don’t precisely capture the purpose of abatement, which centers on nuisance wildlife management.