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Merlin
Falco columbarius
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Least Concern
طول الجناح
39,9 cm
الوزن
193,0 g
الفصيلة
Falconidae
الرتبة
Falconiformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 39,9 cm | 15.7 in |
| الوزن | 193,0 g | 6.81 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: CV,O,SC. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 28-32 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
3-6
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Falconiformes (Falcons) |
| الفصيلة | Falconidae (Falcons & Caracaras) |
| Genus | Falco |
| الأنواع | Falco columbarius |
Distribution
Merlin has been recorded in 9 countries.
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موجود
Not recorded
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External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Merlin endangered?
The Merlin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Merlin nest?
Nest type: CV,O,SC. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 28-32 days.
How big is the Merlin?
The Merlin has a wingspan of 39.9 cm, weight of 193.0 g.
What order and family does the Merlin belong to?
The Merlin (Falco columbarius) belongs to the order Falconiformes and the family Falconidae.
Similar Birds
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Least Concern
Spotted Kestrel
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White-fronted Falconet
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Reunion Kestrel
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