The merlin (Falco columbarius) is a small species of falcon from the Northern Hemisphere, with numerous subspecies throughout North America and Eurasia.
Merlins are small, fierce falcons that use surprise attacks to bring down small songbirds and shorebirds. They are powerful fliers.
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The merlin is a small species of falcon from the Northern Hemisphere, with numerous subspecies throughout North America and Eurasia. Wikipedia
Mass: 6.9 oz
Conservation status: Least Concern (Population stable)
Class: Aves
Family: Falconidae
Genus: Falco
Kingdom: Animalia
Order: Falconiformes
Source: Encyclopedia of Life
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