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Trapping of Saker falcon falco cherrug and Peregrine falcon falco peregrinus in Saudi Arabia : implications for biodiversity conservation
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Source
Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
Issue
Vol. 22, Issue 4 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.491-502, 12 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2015-12-31
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
12
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Abstract EN
The numbers of Falco cherrug and Falco peregrinus trapped during their migration over the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) were investigated from published reports and through interviews with well-known trappers and dealers over several years (1989–2013).
The number of trapped individuals increased for both species over a 23 year period, which is probably related to an enhanced trapping effort.
Time series analysis suggests that the number of Saker Falcons being trapped is likely to be stable with annual fluctuations in the coming ten-year period, whereas the number of trapped Peregrine Falcons will probably decline with a small fluctuation initially.
Using the population viability analysis suggests a high extinction rate for the Saker Falcon population migrating through KSA during the coming 10 and 20 years; whereas Peregrine Falcons probably take more than 100 years to reach the extinction threshold.
However, the increase in the trapping period, especially in the spring, that has been observed during the last five years could increase the number of falcons trapped in the future.
As both falcon species are migratory, implementing conservation actions across all range states is important to ensure a favourable conservation status for the Saker and Peregrine Falcons.
Both species will benefit through the implementation of the Global Action Plan (GAP), developed by the Saker Falcon Task Force.
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American Psychological Association (APA)
Shobrak, Muhammad Y.. 2015. Trapping of Saker falcon falco cherrug and Peregrine falcon falco peregrinus in Saudi Arabia : implications for biodiversity conservation. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences،Vol. 22, no. 4, pp.491-502.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-577371
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shobrak, Muhammad Y.. Trapping of Saker falcon falco cherrug and Peregrine falcon falco peregrinus in Saudi Arabia : implications for biodiversity conservation. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences Vol. 22, no. 4 (2015), pp.491-502.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-577371
American Medical Association (AMA)
Shobrak, Muhammad Y.. Trapping of Saker falcon falco cherrug and Peregrine falcon falco peregrinus in Saudi Arabia : implications for biodiversity conservation. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 2015. Vol. 22, no. 4, pp.491-502.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-577371
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Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 501-502
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BIM-577371