The gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) genome [PDF]
G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics, 2023 High-quality genome assemblies are characterized by high-sequence contiguity, completeness, and a low error rate, thus providing the basis for a wide array of studies focusing on natural species ecology, conservation, evolution, and population genomics ...
Andrea Zuccolo +10 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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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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Survival rates of adult and juvenile gyrfalcons in Iceland: estimates and drivers [PDF]
PeerJ, 2021 Knowledge of survival rates and their potential covariation with environmental drivers, for both adults and juveniles, is paramount to forecast the population dynamics of long-lived animals.
Frédéric Barraquand +1 more
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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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Nonrandom territory occupancy by nesting Gyrfalcons (Falco rusticolus)
Arctic Science, 2019 We know little regarding how specific aspects of habitat influence spatial variation in site occupancy by Arctic wildlife, yet this information is fundamental to effective conservation.
David L. Anderson +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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Evolution and Climate Adaptation in Eurasian Gyrfalcon Populations [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionClimate change is considered a key driver for shaping ecological and evolutionary processes of Arctic animals. Historical glaciation has profoundly influenced the distribution and genetic differentiation of Arctic vertebrates, and recently Arctic species
Xin Liu +10 more
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The emergence of Caryospora neofalconis in falcons in Central Saudi Arabia [PDF]
Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research, 2020 Objective: This study aimed to examine the occurrence of Caryospora (C.) neofalconis in falcons from the central region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Faleh Alfaleh +2 more
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Chromosome-level reference genome assembly of the gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) and population genomics offer insights into the falcon population in Mongolia [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe taxonomic classification of a falcon population found in the Mongolian Altai region in Asia has been heavily debated for two centuries and previous studies have been inconclusive, hindering a more informed conservation approach.
Farooq Omar Al-Ajli +10 more
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