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Primary Traits
997.5 g
0 m - 4,700 m
49
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Falco cherrug
English name
Saker Falcon
Order
Falconiformes
Family
Falconidae
Genus
Falco
Species
cherrug
Data source
HBW2, BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Endangered
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
FP
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
970 g
Maximum female mass
1,300 g
Minimum male mass
730 g
Maximum male mass
990 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
997.5 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
4,700 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
4,700 m
Typical elevation
2,350 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Grassland
Habitat breadth
5
Primary diet
Vertebrate
Diet breadth
1
Diet specialization index
1.3
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Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Pairs and family groups, Singly and pairs
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Other bird's nest
Nest substrate
Pole, Rock, Tree
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
1
Minimum clutch size
2
Maximum clutch size
6
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
31 d
Maximum incubation period
29 d
Minimum fledging period
45 d
Maximum fledging period
50 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
4
Average fledging period
47.5 d
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Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Migratory, Dispersive, Sedentary