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North European Merlin

Falco columbarius aesalon

Classification

Class
Aves

The merlin (Falco columbarius) is a small species of falcon from the Northern Hemisphere, with numerous subspecies throughout North America and Eurasia. A bird of prey, 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.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Netherlands · 9United Kingdom · 3Belgium · 1Germany · 1