Preliminary Evaluation of a Tris-Based Extender for the Semen Examination Procedure in a Hybrid Falcon (Falco rusticolus × Falco cherrug) [PDF]
Case Reports in Veterinary MedicineArtificial insemination (AI) plays an important role in threatened raptor species conservation, as well as in falconry for commercial purposes. There is still a need to identify a suitable extender that maintains an adequate environment for sperm ...
Miranda Govoni +6 more
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Re-introduction of the Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug) in Bulgaria - preliminary results from the ongoing establishment phase by 2020 [PDF]
Biodiversity Data Journal, 2021 Considered extinct as breeding species in the early 2000s, the Saker Falcon was recovered when the first active nest from the new history of the species in Bulgaria was discovered in 2018, formed of two birds that were re-introduced back in 2015 ...
Ivanka Lazarova +4 more
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Nest occupation and prey grabbing by saker falcon (Falco cherrug) on power lines in the province of Vojvodina (Serbia) [PDF]
Archives of Biological Sciences, 2008 Research on nest occupation and prey grabbing by saker falcon (Falco cherrug) on power lines in Vojvodina (Serbia) was done in the period from 1986 to 2004.
Puzović S.
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Prevalence and molecular characterization of Haemoproteus tinnunculi from falcons in Saudi Arabia [PDF]
Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research, 2020 Objective: This study aimed to inspect the occurrence of Haemoproteus tinnunculi (H. tinnunculi) in falcons from the central area of Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: Blood samples from 100 falcons species, including 55 Falco cherrug, 22 Falco ...
Faleh Alfaleh +2 more
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Phylogenomic insights into the polyphyletic nature of Altai falcons within eastern sakers (Falco cherrug) and the origins of gyrfalcons (Falco rusticolus) [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2023 The Altai falcon from Central Asia always attracted the attention of humans. Long considered a totemic bird in its native area, modern falconers still much appreciated this large-bodied and mighty bird of prey due to its rarity and unique look.
Liudmila Zinevich +8 more
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Oldest known captive Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug cherrug) at 31 years old [PDF]
Biodiversity Data JournalSaker Falcons play an important role in the ecosystems they are part of, but their population has been globally declining. Despite many Saker Falcons being bred in captivity, both for falconry and conservation, little is known about the longevity of the ...
Rusko Petrov, Dariya Cholakova
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Genetic analysis of Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug) subspecies [PDF]
Biodiversity Data JournalTwo subspecies of Saker Falcon are commonly accepted - Western (Falco cherrug cherrug) and Eastern (Falco cherrug milvipes), which are differentiated by their distribution range and phenotype.
Rusko Petrov +2 more
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Trapping of Saker Falcon Falco cherrug and Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus in Saudi Arabia: Implications for biodiversity conservation. [PDF]
Saudi J Biol Sci, 2015 The numbers of Falco cherrug and Falco peregrinus trapped during their migration over the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) were investigated from published reports and through interviews with well-known trappers and dealers over several years (1989-2013). The number of trapped individuals increased for both species over a 23 year period, which is probably
Shobrak MY.
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Saker Falcon ( Falco cherrug milvipes Jerdon) mortality in Central Mongolia and population threats [PDF]
Mongolian Journal of Biological Sciences, 2004 This study is important because Mongolia is the main reserve country for breeding saker falcons in the world, where they play a key role in the steppe ecosystem as a predator of a rodent pest species.
Sundev Gombobaatar +4 more
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Molecular detection and genetic characterization of Trichomonas gallinae in falcons in Saudi Arabia. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2020 Avian trichomonosis is primarily caused by Trichomonas gallinae, a flagellated protozoan parasite that especially infects the upper digestive tract of columbid bird species and their avian predators.
Abdulwahed Fahad Alrefaei
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