Merlin

Falco columbarius

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Brief #

Male has a blue-grey back. Its underparts are buff- to orange-tinted and more or less heavily streaked with black to reddish brown.

Synonyms #

  • Esmerejón (Spanish)
  • Esmerillón (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Merlin is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

Male has a blue-grey back. Its underparts are buff- to orange-tinted and more or less heavily streaked with black to reddish brown. The female and immature are brownish-grey to dark brown above, and whitish buff spotted with brown below.

Measurements #

Length: 24 - 33 cm
Wingspan: 50 - 73 cm
Weight: 125 - 300 g

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