On Mon, 6 Nov 1995, Dale Goble wrote:
>
> I am trying to put together materials for my wildlife law course next
> semester. One of the cases I am considering using is an English case
> decided in 1572. Two knights are arguing about ownership of "a Hawk,
> called a Lanner." The case implies that it was used in falconery.

Dale,

Lanner _Falco biarmicus_ is a large species of falcon (little larger than
a peregrine) found thoughout the Mediterranean Sea region. They somewhat
resemble a Prairie Falcon. They have long been a favorite of Falconers. I
was lucky enough to witness a Lanner nail a common teal from about 50
feet away in Israel in 1985.

Is there any specific information you need on this species? If so let me
know and I will try and track it down for you.

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