Feb 18, 2012 · 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 …

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 breeds in the …

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 …

Feeds mainly on birds captured in flight. Found in a variety of habitats from grasslands, open forests, and especially coastal areas with shorebirds. Flies powerfully on pointed wings with quick, …

Did your world just get a little brighter? Ten million. It’s an astronomical number. And yet that is exactly what Merlin, the free bird ID app developed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, has accomplished …

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 immature birds have …

Jan 31, 2022 · Slightly larger than the robin-sized American kestrel (Falco sparverius), a merlin has relatively dark streaking on its breast, a solid dark back, and a thinly banded tail.

Merlins, like all falcons, use speed and agillity to capture their prey. Their staple foods are small- to medium-sized birds, including larks, pipits, and house sparrows. They also take birds that are a bit …

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.

Sep 29, 2025 · What Is a Merlin Bird? The Merlin (Falco columbarius) is North America’s smallest falcon, measuring just 9-12 inches in length. This compact raptor combines incredible speed with …