Falco antiquus
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Falco antiquus

Falco antiquus is an extinct species of falcon lived during the Middle Pleistocene in southern Europe. It is thought to be the common ancestor of modern gyrfalcons and saker falcons.

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1. Falco antiquus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falco_antiquus

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