Merlin Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Merlins are small falcons with a powerful build that is broader and stockier than the slightly smaller American Kestrel. Merlins have sharply pointed wings, a broad chest, and a medium length …
Merlin (bird) - Wikipedia
The merlin (Falco columbarius) is a small species of falcon from the Northern Hemisphere, [2] with numerous subspecies throughout North America and Eurasia. A bird of prey, the merlin …
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Merlin | Audubon Field Guide
A rather small falcon, compact and fast-flying, the Merlin is a common breeder across the northern forests of North America and Eurasia. It feeds mostly on small birds, capturing them …
Merlin Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Merlins are small, fierce falcons that use surprise attacks to bring down small songbirds and shorebirds. They are powerful fliers, but you can tell them from larger falcons by their rapid …
Merlin - eBird
Found in a variety of habitats from grasslands, open forests, and especially coastal areas with shorebirds. Flies powerfully on pointed wings with quick, continuous wingbeats. Learn more …
Merlin Life History, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Merlins breed in open and semiopen areas across northern North America. The boreal subspecies usually nests near forested openings, in fragmented woodlots, near rivers, lakes, …
Merlin - ID, Facts, Diet, Habit & More - Birdzilla
Mar 9, 2023 · Merlins (Falco columbarius) are small and versatile falcons found in the Holarctic. They are swift, acrobatic fliers that often hunt on the wing. In North America, there are three …
Merlin - American Bird Conservancy
The Merlin is a formidable bird-hunter that ploughs into murmurations of starlings and clouds of sandpipers at speeds over 30 miles per hour.
Merlin | Physical Features, Habitat & Behavior | Britannica
Merlin, (Falco columbarius), small falcon found at high latitudes throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Adult males have slate-blue backs with finely streaked underparts; females and …
Merlin - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Most Merlins weigh around 7 or 8 ounces. Their plumage is dark colored, and usually either brown or gray. Their undersides are also dark, but interspersed with cream colored dappling. Like all …
Merlin Fact Sheet – HawkWatch International
Merlins are small birds, only slightly larger than American Kestrels, but stockier overall and fly with speed and stability. Merlins seem easily agitated, harassing larger raptors seemingly for fun.
Merlin Bird Facts | Falco Columbarius - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
The UK's smallest bird of prey, this compact, dashing falcon has a relatively square-cut tail and rather broad-based pointed wings, shorter than those of other falcons. Its wingbeat tends to be …
Merlin - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The merlin (Falco columbarius) is a small but fierce falcon from the Northern Hemisphere. It is a swift flier and skilled hunter and has for centuries been well regarded as a falconry bird.
Merlin Bird Facts (Falco columbarius) | Birdfact
The Merlin is a compact falcon with a stocky build and pointed wings. Males display blue-grey upperparts, while females are brown above. Both sexes have streaked underparts, with males …
Merlin Photos and Videos for, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Feb 18, 2012 · Merlins are small, fierce falcons that use surprise attacks to bring down small songbirds and shorebirds. They are powerful fliers, but you can tell them from larger falcons by …
Meet the Merlin: Falcon on the Hunt - Birds and Blooms
Oct 11, 2023 · Learn about the merlin falcon: a stocky, swift bird of prey with medieval European ties. Plus, are they connected to the sorcerer Merlin? What Does a Merlin Look Like? A merlin …
Merlin Identification Guide - Bird Spot
Merlin (Falco columbarius) identification guide. Identifying features, nesting and feeding habits, call, and where to see them in the UK.
Merlin - The Wildlife Trusts
The merlin is a small falcon, not much bigger than a blackbird. Merlins feed on small birds, especially meadow pipits which they chase in flight, low to the ground. Their small size also …
Merlin - Minnesota DNR
This tiny, feisty, fast-flying bird of prey is also known as a pigeon hawk because it is pigeon sized. However, it is really a member of the falcon family. Merlins are not a common sight in …