Why do peregrine falcons wear hoods?

Why do peregrine falcons wear hoods?
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Rufter is the traditional European falconry term for a trapping hood. The purpose of a hood is to calm the bird. These birds are so visually oriented that they are not fearful of what they cannot see.
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