: a falcon (Falco biarmicus) of southern Europe, southwestern Asia, and Africa
specifically
: a female lanner
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In a series of experimental trials, Tigan flew both lanner and saker falcons through fields of leafy greens while researchers tracked daily counts of bird flocks — and their poo.
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Jeff Kronenfeld, Discover Magazine, 3 Oct. 2020
San Diego Two lanner falcons show off their skills while a pair of playful platypuses begin a new chapter at the zoo.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2022
Lanners estimates the report will be ready to present to the City Council by the end of July.
—Nicholas Sakelaris, star-telegram.com, 23 May 2017
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Jeff Kronenfeld, Discover Magazine, 3 Oct. 2020
San Diego Two lanner falcons show off their skills while a pair of playful platypuses begin a new chapter at the zoo.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2022
Lanners estimates the report will be ready to present to the City Council by the end of July.
—Nicholas Sakelaris, star-telegram.com, 23 May 2017
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“Lanner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lanner. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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