In falconry terminology, keen or sharp-set describes a falcon that is...

• A. Full and content
• B. Hungry and responsive
• C. Sleepy and unresponsive
• D. Aloof and indifferent

Answer: (B)

In falconry, keen or sharp-set describes a falcon’s hunting drive and responsiveness. A bird described this way is hungry and eager to work, with a strong motivation to chase and strike prey, so it will respond quickly to the lure or guidance during training. Hunger heightens focus and the readiness to hunt, making the bird more proactive and easily engaged in sessions. By contrast, a falcon that is full and content, sleepy and unresponsive, or aloof and indifferent would not show that same level of drive or quick reaction, so those states don’t fit the term.