Petrov Rusko, Cholakova Dariya
Trakia University, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, Bulgaria Trakia University Stara Zagora, Bulgaria Bulgaria.
Green Balkans - Stara Zagora NGO, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria Green Balkans - Stara Zagora NGO Stara Zagora Bulgaria.
Biodivers Data J. 2025 Aug 8;13:e159703. doi: 10.3897/BDJ.13.e159703. eCollection 2025.
Saker Falcons play an important role in the ecosystems they are part of, but their population has been globally declining. Despite many Saker Falcons being bred in captivity, both for falconry and conservation, little is known about the longevity of the species. We report a Saker Falcon has lived to the unprecedented age for the species - 31 years old, at the Green Balkans Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Centre in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, highlighting the importance of careful management and expert care. To our knowledge, this is the oldest living Saker Falcon, suggesting that, with a better understanding of the species needs and better care, Saker Falcons can live longer than previously believed. Longer lifespans of Saker Falcons in captivity could improve conservation efforts and result in greater success for Saker Falcon conservation projects.
矛隼在它们所处的生态系统中扮演着重要角色，但全球范围内其种群数量一直在下降。尽管有许多矛隼被人工饲养，用于猎鹰活动和保护目的，但人们对该物种的寿命知之甚少。我们报告了一只矛隼在保加利亚旧扎戈拉的绿色巴尔干野生动物康复与繁殖中心活到了该物种前所未有的年龄——31岁，这凸显了精心管理和专业照料的重要性。据我们所知，这是现存最年长的矛隼，这表明，通过更好地了解该物种的需求并给予更好的照料，矛隼可以比之前认为的活得更长。圈养矛隼的更长寿命可以改善保护工作，并使矛隼保护项目取得更大成功。
