The estimated global population of the saker falcon is 7,200 – 8,800.

How many saker falcon are left in the world?

Estimates suggest there may be as many as 28,000 breeding pairs of Sakers left in the world with as many as 5000 male/female pairs in China (Moshkin, 2010; see also ) though these figures are contested. Fig. 3 maps areas where Saker falcons reside, breed and migrate across the globe.

Why are saker falcons endangered?

The Saker falcon is endangered, due to a rapid population decline, particularly on the central Asian breeding grounds. Ever since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the United Arab Emirates have been the main destination for thousands of falcons caught and sold illegally for hefty sums at the black market.