What is Lanner Falcon?

Lanner Falcon, scientifically known as Falco birarmarus , is a large bird that is usually gray, brown or blue gray. It can be found in Southeast Europe, Africa and in some parts of Asia. Unlike some birds, this Falcon prefers the ground without trees and other obstacles, so they usually hunt in savannas and open ground. Lanner Falcons tends to hunt in pairs, which is unusual for birds. This bird is regularly kept in captivity for Sokol or Hawking, a sport where a trained prey of hunting for a man.

This kind of bird can be found on the coast, mountains and deserts, depending on the ground. However, it is primarily an African bird where their population is the most numerous. In the European countries, its population decreases because people illegally fired, theft of eggs for collecting or capturing young birds on falconry. It is also known that recreational mountain climbers accidentally disrupt the birds of the season.

While the birds are mostly gray on their upper chicksCH, this color is often colored dark brown or blue. Their throat, abdomen and breasts are usually lighter color such as cream, tawny or beige. The distinguishing characteristics are disturbed feathers on the back of their heads. Lanner Falcon's wing span can reach up to 3.5 feet (1 m), while the bird itself is about 1.5 feet (0.5 m).

Lanner Falcon is usually not disclosed until at least two years. Before laying the egg, Falcon Falcon finds another bird's nest to give birth, because all the falconers, including Lanner Falcon, do not produce their own nests. Each woman usually places three to four eggs; Five eggs are rare, but possible. The eggs usually hatch after a slightly more than one month and children depend on their mother about three months before the permanent abandonment of the nest.

In captivity, this type of bird is primarily bred for hunting smaller birds. A bird can be trained to chase pigeons and other small ptacks to control the population of the surrounding areas. In some jurisdictions, however, it is illegal to own Lanner Falcon, especially in countries where their population decreases due to falcon. Some countries prohibit potential falconers to own Falcon if they do not have training and license. In captivity, this type of Falcon can live up to 17 years.