saker

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A large bird of prey that hunters train to catch animals

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Captive breeding of purebreds and hybrids may be easing the pressure on wild sakers.
saker falcon
sakers and peregrines

Examples

Live falcons, part of a shipment of thirty-two sakers, luggers, and peregrines intercepted in 2006 at a United Arab Emirates.

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Traditionally, it was a source of sustenance among Bedouins who trapped and hunted with migratory sakers.

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Consequently, ornithologists are keeping an eye on the saker.

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Where the saker, the houbara, and hybrids are concerned, it may have gone a measure too far.

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With demand for migratory falcons outstripping the local supply, thousands of raptors, particularly sakers, have been imported to the Gulf states from throughout Eurasia.

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In the clear blue sky, a saker soared above, demonstrating its impressive speed and grace.
Falconers often prefer the saker for its hunting skills and loyalty during training.
The wildlife documentary featured the saker, highlighting its strength as it hunted small prey.

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A bird that hunts other animals, has long pointed wings, and flies very fast

is a large specific species used in falconry and native to Europe and Asia

saker singular

sakers plural

Saker comes from the Arabic word saqr meaning 'falcon'. So a saker is a large hunting falcon known for its speed and strength.