which species were used for its contemporary form?
Several types of raptors and at times owls.
Falconry
There are several raptors used in falconry. They are typically classed as follows:
Owls are also used, although they are far less common.

what is referred to as pale crag martin? A small passerine bird. from where did its name originate? The genus name is derived from the Ancient Greek "ptuon", "a fan", referring to the shape of the opened tail, and Procne , a mythological girl who was turned into a swallow. The specific name "obsoleta" means "worn" in Latin. where is it found? Northern Africa to Middle East extending up to Pakistan and Afghanistan. what are its sub-species? UNANSWERABLE any species which hunts them? Peregrine falcon, Taita falcon, African hobby and wintering Eurasian hobby. what exactly is the first one? A widespread bird of prey. and the second one? It is another type of small falcon. how does it behave? It perches for long time, emerges to prey on birds with  fast, parrot-like wingbeats. Occasionally, it soars high. is the former one used in any kind of trained hunting process? Yes, in falconry. can you describe this process in a line? Falconry is the hunting of wild animals in their natural state and habitat by means of a trained bird of prey. from where did this originate? In Mesopotamia.
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Falconry [SEP] Birds used in contemporary falconry
There are several raptors used in falconry. They are typically classed as follows: Owls are also used, although they are far less common. In determining whether a species can or should be used for falconry, the species' behavior in a captive environment, its responsiveness to training, and its typical prey and hunting habits are considered. To some degree, a species' reputation will determine whether it is used, although this factor is somewhat harder to objectively gauge.