Falcons in Qatar

FALCONS IN QATAR

What are falcons Falcons are a type of birds that the people use to hunt in all of the places . They use them to hunt common preys to falcons are plovers, bustards, pigeons, mountain quails, snakes, rabbits and sometimes deer.

What are types of Falcons Some of the most important species of

falcons are Al Hur, Al Shahain, Al Wakri and Al Singari. However, at present only two species are used for hunting i.e. Al Hur and Al Shahain. Al Shahain is bigger than Al Hur and is more stronger.

Is there a season for hunting? Yes , hunting season in the Gulf region

usually starts in and continues throughout the winter. Special fairs are held to display falcons of all kinds of species, sizes and shapes in other countries like Qatar in Souq wakif.

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Resources http://

english.mofa.gov.qa/details.cfm?id=74 Google images http://www.shaheen-falcons.net.tf/ Our Brains

By Abdulrahman , Michael , Tiara , Luisa