First confirmation of inland nesting for the Sooty Falcon (Falco concolor) in the AlUla region, Saudi Arabia: A new population revealed
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Submitted on: Feb 26, 2025
Accepted on: Jan 2, 2026
Published on: Jun 6, 2026
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