A case study on the phylogeny and conservation of Saker Falcon

Pomichal, Krisztián and Vági, Balázs and Csörgő, Tibor (2014) A case study on the phylogeny and conservation of Saker Falcon. ORNIS HUNGARICA, 22 (1). pp. 1-14. ISSN 1215-1610

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Abstract

The Saker Falcon is a falconid raptor species with Palearctic distribution. It has never been a common bird in Hungary, now there are cc. 220-230 nesting pairs within the country borders. Currently total world population is cc. 19 000-34 000 individuals. Its taxonomic status is complicated. Two subspecies are distinguished (Falco c. cherrug and Falco c. milvipes); however, molecular data does not support this split. Phylogeny of the species is also not clarified, similarly to closely related raptors. There are many factors threatening the population of the Saker. One of these factors is the occurrence of the hybrid falcons. By molecular investigations more data can be gained, that could be useful in practical conservation, too.

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