The archaeological record of domesticated and tamed birds in Sweden

摘要: This paper summarizes information on domesticated birds in Sweden up to the end of Middle Ages. It is based data from subfossil remains but also incorporates art and early written sources.The most important domestic bird Swe- den has always been Domestic Fowl. was probably introduced during Pre-Roman Iron Age by Migration period it had become common spread as far north Jamtland. During Late Ages Fowl are very throughout farming areas southern central Sweden. The only other Goose. When this first kept uncertain since Greylag Geese occur naturally area intro- duced (or locally?) at approximately same time difficult determine when Duck introduced, or how wild Ducks common, seems that were minor im- portance There no definite proof Pigeons until post-medieval times. Turkeys seem have reached remarkably quickly apparently well established sixteenth century. Falconry in- troduced sixth century AD and, judging graves, wide- aristocratic circles least Eastern Age. predominant species Goshawk. An interesting aspect "falconry graves" frequent occurrence Eagle Owls, almost certainly used decoys attract birds. Both literary archaeological sources Medieval falconry sparse widespread was, likely less than