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SSR IUCN · EN · Endangered Falconiformes Falconidae

Saker Falcon

Falco cherrug

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
961.2 g
Wingspan
110 cm
Diet
Vertebrates
Migration
Migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 624

Apex raptor equipped with razor-sharp talons and curved beak, applying devastating dive kinetic energy (ATK 624).

DEF 509

Dense plumage insulation and vigilant aerial positioning reducing ground strike vulnerability (DEF 509).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Palearctic: plains and mountains of Central Europe to Central Asia & Southern Siberia & Northern China & Himalayas and Tibet Habitat: Grassland & Savanna
4 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Falco cherrug cherrug

    c Europe e to w, n Kazakhstan and sw Siberia, s through Turkey and Iran

  • Falco cherrug coatsi

    plains of sw Kazakhstan and w Turkmenistan to e Uzbekistan and s Kazakhstan

  • Falco cherrug hendersoni

    Pamir Mts. (e Tajikistan) e to the Tibetan Plateau

  • Falco cherrug milvipes

    mountains of c Tien Shan and Altai Mountains e through Mongolia and Inner Mongolia (ne China), s from Transbaikalia through Ladakh (nw India) to central China

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Falco cherrug

Which family does it belong to?

Caracaras, Falcons (Falconidae)

Where is it found?

Palearctic: plains and mountains of Central Europe to Central Asia & Southern Siberia & Northern China & Himalayas and Tibet

Sources & credits

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