saker
bird
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The saker is a grayish-brown falcon (Falco cherrug) native to the Old World, known for its use in falconry. Falcons, as a group of raptors, are birds of prey characterized by their speed and hunting prowess. They possess keen eyesight and can achieve remarkable speeds, with the peregrine falcon being the fastest animal on Earth. Falcons hunt a variety of prey, including birds, bats, fish, insects, and small mammals. The sport of falconry involves training these birds to hunt game.12345
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