The saker falcon is a large hierofalcon, larger than the lanner falcon and almost as large as gyrfalcon at 45–57 cm (18–22 in) length with a wingspan of 97–126 cm (38–50 in). Males weigh between 730–990 g (26–35 oz) and females 970–1,300 g (34–46 oz).

Saker falcons are large, powerful birds of prey with an exceptionally broad wingspan. They have variable plumage ranging from chocolate brown color to a pale sandy with brown bars or streaks and can be almost pure white.

The Saker falcon is large species of falcon that can be found across North Africa, Asia, Southern and Eastern Europe. They are the national bird of Hungary, the United Arab Emirates, and Mongolia. Sakers are large, fast predators, with the resilience of a wasteland specialist.

Large, powerful falcon. Inhabits a range of expansive habitats, from grasslands and mountainsides to open woodlands. Somewhat variable, but always dark "trousers" when perched; the tail extends beyond the wingtips at rest, giving it a “short-winged” appearance.

The Saker Falcon is a large, powerful raptor with a robust build. Its upper parts are predominantly brown with pale edges, while the underparts are lighter, often buff-coloured with dark streaks. The head features a pale crown and a distinctive 'moustache' marking.

Saker Falcon. Kingdom. Animalia. Location in Taxonomic Tree . Genus. Falco. Species. Falco cherrug. Identification Numbers. TSN: 175633. Geography. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

One of the most remarkable feats of the Saker falcon lies in its unparalleled speed and agility during the hunt. Capable of reaching speeds of up to 160 km/h (100 mph) in swift diving stoops, the Saker falcon executes precision strikes on unsuspecting prey with astonishing accuracy.

The Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug) is a medium-sized bird of prey. The once common species, with a global population estimated at tens of thousands of pairs, has grown increasingly rare, and in some areas, completely extinct.

The Saker is a large falcon, almost as large as the Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus), with an exceptionally broad wingspan for its size. Great variation in color and pattern can be found from a fairly uniform chocolate brown, to a pale sandy color …

A total population of c.6,100-14,900 pairs (median c.10,500), equating to 12,200-29,800 mature individuals, was calculated as part of the Saker Falcon Action Plan (Kovács et al. 2014), including the most important range states of China (1,000-5,000 pairs, median 3,000 [A. Dixon in litt.