..     SAKER FALCON (falco cherrug).     ..

Image: J.F. Naumann

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Length: 48-57cm

Wingspan: 1.0-1.1m (m); 1.2-1.3m (f)

Weight: 730-990g (m); 970g-1.3kg (f)

Harsh 'kek-kek-kek' or screaming 'giak giak giak'

 

 

Semi-deserts and forests of E. Europe, steppe, cliffs and canyons.

 

 

EU25: Vulnerable

IUCN: Endangered

 

55x42mm

N.B. EGG COLLECTING IS MURDER. IT IS IMMORAL AND IT IS AGAINST THE LAW.

Extra Info:-

Eggs:-

Lifespan:-

Population:-

No.:-

Incubation:-

Fledging:-

2-6

28-36 days

40-50 days

Breeding Season: from April  1 clutch

22 years

 

 

160-220 pairs

 

 

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Additional:-

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Distribution:-

Small mammals and birds, lizards and larger insects.

Sakers usually use abandoned nests made by other species.

Eastern Europe into Asia and North Africa.

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Faucon Sacre

W�rgfalke

Sacro

Tartarfalk

Halc�n Sacre

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