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Avian Research, 2021 Background In this study we examined the habitat preferences of three diurnal raptors in relation to human access. We aimed to identify the selection of breeding habitat by the Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), the Long-legged Buzzard (Buteo rufinus ...
Nadejda Djorgova +4 more
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Raptor Journal, 2022 We made an analysis of the osteological remains of prey that had been captured by the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) and was collected from eyries perched high in rocky cliffs of Slovakia. Birds dominated the 7,233 vertebrates identified (class Aves,
Obuch Ján, Chavko Jozef
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The peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus (Tunstall, 1771) in Serbia [PDF]
Zaštita prirode, 2018 This paper presents an overview of summarized data on the distribution, population, trend, ecology (habitat, feeding and breeding) and threats to the peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus (Tunstall, 1771) in Serbia, with special reference to the recent ...
Grubač Bratislav
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PLoS ONE, 2021 Predator recovery driven by single-species management approaches may lead to conservation conflicts between recovered predators and prey species of conservation concern.
Bryan D Watts, Barry R Truitt
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Peregrine Falcons Nest Successfully During Reconstruction of Bridge Over Ohio River
Human-Wildlife Interactions, 2020 Peregrine falcons (Falco peregrinus) often nest on bridges over rivers and other waterways, resulting in the need for mitigation planning for bridge maintenance and reconstruction.
Kate G. Slankard +3 more
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Avocetta, 2023 The present study shows the results of the long-term monitoring of the Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus nesting in the Furlo Gorge State Nature Reserve located in the Marches region (central Italy).
Maurizio Saltarelli, Marco Pantalone
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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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Distribution and demographic parameters of the Peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus L., 1756 in Gipuzkoa [PDF]
Munibe Ciencias Naturales, 2018 Gathering information on the distribution and population size is crucial in order to develop precise conservation actions, especially in threatened species or those of special concern.
Mikel Olano +8 more
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Factors affecting the diet of Peregrine Falcon in Italy
Avocetta, 2016 The diet of top predators can provide useful information on phenology and abundance of their prey. The cosmopolitan and specialist Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus is an ideal model to assess whether food changes have occurred in the long-term. In this
Salvatore Bondì +5 more
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Discovery of the elusive leptin in birds: identification of several 'missing links' in the evolution of leptin and its receptor. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 Leptin is a pleiotropic protein best known for regulation of appetite and fat storage in mammals. While many leptin orthologs have been identified among vertebrates, an authentic leptin in birds has remained elusive and controversial.
Jeremy W Prokop +10 more
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