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The pygmy falcon is the smallest bird of prey on the African continent, and among the smallest raptors on earth; only the Asian falconets (of the genus Microhierax) are smaller, weighing roughly 30-40 grams less and measuring about 5 cm shorter from head-to-tail.
In Northeast Africa, ancient Egypt and Nubia (modern-day Sudan) developed significant maritime capabilities. The Nile River served as a vital artery for transport and trade, with Egyptians using boats made of papyrus reeds and later, wooden vessels.
While little is known about the history of the Bom Jesus itself, it is speculated that the ship was part of a class of naval vessels that were larger, more efficient, and more durable than previous Portuguese and Spanish vessels in order to facilitate the longer-distance expeditions carried out by Portuguese fleets during this time. [1]
The Taita falcon is a small, fast-flying raptor that catches its prey in the air. [3] This falcon is active mostly from dawn till mid-morning and then again in the mid to late afternoon. [2] It has very small wings relative to its robust build; therefore, this falcon can reach high speeds for hunting. [3]
Eurasian lanner falcons (Falco biarmicus feldeggi, also called Feldegg's falcon) have slate grey or brown-grey upperparts; most African subspecies are a paler blue grey above. The breast is streaked in northern birds, resembling greyish saker falcons, but the lanner has a reddish back to the head. Sexes are similar, but the browner young birds ...
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The ship was named Le Joola after the Jola people of southern Senegal. Constructed in Germany and delivered in 1990, it was 79 m (259 ft 2 in) long and 12 m (39 ft 4 in) wide, weighed 1,400 tons, [2] had two motors, and was equipped with some of the latest safety equipment available at the time of the disaster.