True or False: The passage female Cooper's hawk riding your fist horizontally, tight plumed, and beak half open is in yarak and is ready to be released to hunt.

A female Cooper's hawk that is riding your fist horizontally, tightly plumed, and has her beak half open is not in a state that indicates she is ready to be released to hunt. In hawking, a bird that is prepared to hunt typically displays behaviors such as a more alert or active posture with its body slightly angled forward and its wings more open.

The horizontal position suggests that the hawk may be relaxed or in a resting state rather than being primed for action. The half-open beak can indicate stress or discomfort rather than readiness. For a hawk to be ready for hunting, it should be showing signs of focus and readiness, such as a keen interest in the surroundings or readiness to take off at a moment's notice.

Understanding these body language cues is vital in falconry, as they indicate the bird's physical and psychological state, ensuring it is fully prepared for the experience of hunting.