What term describes someone who flies a short-winged hawk?

The term that specifically describes someone who flies a short-winged hawk is "Austringer." This designation is derived from historical practices in falconry where such birds, typically belonging to the family Accipitridae, are handled. Austringers are known for their work with hawks, particularly those suited for hunting smaller game, leveraging the unique characteristics of these short-winged species for effective tracking and capture.

Falconers, meanwhile, generally refer to those who specialize in flying falcons, which are different from hawks in terms of hunting style and physical attributes. A hawker could loosely describe someone who flies any type of hawking bird, but it does not specifically point to the short-winged hawks that Austringers specialize in. The term "raptorist" is less common and does not specifically refer to the practice of working with falconry birds in the same way that Austringer does.