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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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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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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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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Genomic insights into the genetic basis of eagle-beak jaw, large head, and long tail in the big-headed turtle. [PDF]
Ecol Evol, 2023 The genetic basis of unique phenotype characteristics (eagle‐beak jaw, large head, and long tail) in the big‐headed turtle (Platysternon megacephalum) is unknown. Taking comparative genome analysis and transcriptome sequencing, this study revealed several key genes with crucial roles in the development of those unique characteristics, providing ...
Gong S, Ge Y, Wei Y, Gao Y.
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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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Evolution and Climate Adaptation in Eurasian Gyrfalcon Populations. [PDF]
Ecol EvolThis reports the influence of past, current and future Arctic climate change to the evolution of Eurasian gyrfalcons (Falco rusticolus), and reveals that its current evolutionary potential is insufficient to cope with the ongoing Arctic warming. ABSTRACT Climate change is considered a key driver for shaping ecological and evolutionary processes of ...
Liu X +10 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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Antibody prevalence to avian influenza virus subtypes H5, H7 and H9 in falcons, captive and wild birds, United Arab Emirates, 2003-2006. [PDF]
Vet Med Sci, 2023 Antibody prevalence to Avian influenza virus subtypes H5, H7 and H9 in falcons and wild/captive birds, UAE, 2003–2006. The vertical axis indicates the number of samples investigated. Columns 1–3 depict the prevalence of antibodies in sera of wild and captive birds and columns 4–6 the prevalence in falcon samples.
Jöstl N +8 more
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Diversity, Abundance and Community Composition of Birds in Chitwan Annapurna Landscape, Central Nepal. [PDF]
Ecol EvolUnderstanding bird diversity and composition is important for assessing survival, adaptability, and extinction risks. This study investigated bird species abundance, richness, seasonal diversity, and composition across habitats, seasons, and physiographic zones of Chitwan Annapurna Landscape (CHAL) from 2020 to 2021 using the point count method.
Bastola SC +4 more
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