Jess (falconry)

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A jess is a thin strap, traditionally made of leather, that is used in falconry to tether a trained hawk, falcon, or owl. Jesses allow a falconer to keep control of a bird while it is on the glove or in training, and allow a bird to be secured on a perch outside its aviary.

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