The Altai falcon (Falco cherrug altaicus)(?) is a large falcon of questionable taxonomic position. It is often considered to be a subspecies of the Saker falcon (Falco cherrug). It used to have a high reputation among Central-Asian falconers. This is the reason why some speculate that the Hungarians' mythical turul might have been identical with the Altai falcon. It is uncertain whether the bird is a Saker subspecies or a hybrid.
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