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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 in mid-air in rapid pursuit The Merlin is generally found in wild places, but since about 1960 it has become a common urban bird in several towns on the northern
All The Falcons In California And Their Calls (ID, Photos, When To Spot) Merlin Merlins are winter birds in California and are usually spotted from September to April They occur in 2% of checklists at this time Merlins are small but fierce falcons that have as many as nine subspecies, three are in North America and the rest are in Europe and Asia
Merlin Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology The dark tail has narrow white bands, and the face often lacks a prominent malar or “mustache” stripe Merlins are fierce, energetic predators that patrol shorelines and open areas looking for their prey of small birds (and sometimes dragonflies) They fly powerfully, with quick wingbeats, pausing to glide only rarely
Merlin Life History - All About Birds 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, or bogs, and on lake islands The Pacific Northwest subspecies seems to nest mostly in coastal areas and along rivers
Merlin - eBird Small and fierce falcon Dark above and paler below, with streaking on the underparts; darkness of plumage varies geographically Feeds mainly on birds captured in flight Found in a variety of habitats from grasslands, open forests, and especially coastal areas with shorebirds
Merlin Range Map, 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 wingbeats and overall dark tones Medieval falconers called them “lady hawks,” and noblewomen used them to hunt Sky Larks
Merlin (bird) - Wikipedia A bird of prey once known colloquially as a pigeon hawk in North America, the merlin breeds in the northern Holarctic; some migrate to subtropical and northern tropical regions in winter Males typically have wingspans of 53–58 centimetres (21–23 in), with females being slightly larger
4 Species of Falcons in California [with Images] - Bird Sology A tiny species of falcon found across North America, including California, is the Merlin (Falco columbarius) It is a fierce predator with great speed and agility despite its tiny size It is known that merlins may be found in a variety of environments, including as meadows, woodlands, and even cities
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