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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Genomic characterization and multidrug resistance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from peregrine falcons in Saudi Arabia: A One Health perspective [PDF]
Veterinary WorldBackground and Aim: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a multidrug-resistant (MDR) zoonotic pathogen increasingly implicated in infections in both humans and animals, including avian species.
Ali Wahdan +4 more
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In vitro efficacy of antibiotics and bacteriophages against Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from clinically affected captive falcons in Dubai, United Arab Emirates [PDF]
One HealthAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant global threat to human and animal health. This requires extensive research in order to understand the implications on health, pathogenicity and diseases in various species.Falcons play a crucial role in ...
C. Hebel +4 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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Captive breeding of Falco sp. (Lesser Kestrel, Common Kestrel, Red-footed Falcon) with permanent disabilities in Bulgaria [PDF]
Biodiversity Data JournalCaptive breeding of different species of birds offers conservationists a viable option when it comes to boosting wild populations of rare endangered species.
Rusko Petrov
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The Comparative Anatomy of the Metatarsal Foot Pad in Eight Species of Birds of Prey and Owls with Regard to the Development of Pododermatitis [PDF]
Veterinary SciencesPododermatitis (bumblefoot) occurs commonly in birds of prey and owls and shows species-specific differences in its prevalence, especially between falcons and hawks.
Rebekka Schwehn +7 more
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Exploring the Climatic Niche Evolution of the Genus Falco (Aves: Falconidae) in Europe [PDF]
BiologyBy integrating species distribution modeling techniques, phylogenetic comparative methods, and climatic data, we analyzed how European falcon climatic niches have changed over evolutionary time in order to understand their tempo and mode of evolution and
Simona Mariana Popescu +3 more
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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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Infection of juvenile falcons (Falco spp.) with intestinal Lawsonia intracellularis
Veterinary Medicine and Science, 2023 Intestinal infection of many host species with Lawsonia intracellularis are widely reported. Analyses of infections among carnivorous falcons have not previously been reported.
Peter Wencel +5 more
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The presence of pathogens and heavy metals in urban peregrine falcons (Falco peregrinus) [PDF]
Veterinary World, 2021 Background and Aim: Wild birds raised in urban environments may be exposed to many negative factors, including biological and chemical toxic elements. The aim of the study was to assess the occurrence of bacteria and parasites in wild birds, based on the
Ewelina Pyzik +7 more
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