The Boke of St Albans - 15th Century
This excerpt lists birds of prey by social rank.
Emperor Eagle, Vulture or Merloun
King Ger falcon or Tercel of Ger falcon
Prince The Falcon gentle or Tercel gentle falcon
Duke Falcon of the Loch
Earl Peregrine Falcon
Baron The Bustard
Knight Sacre or the Sacret
Esquire Lanere or Laneret
Lady Marlyon
Young Man The Hobby
Yeoman The Goshawk
Poor Man The Jercel
Priest The Sparrowhawk
Holy Water Clerk The Musket
Knave or Servant The Kestrel