Merlin
Falco columbarius
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<birdfyi-bird slug="falco-columbarius"></birdfyi-bird>The Merlin (Falco columbarius) is a bird species in the family Falconidae (halcones y caracaras), within the order Falconiformes (halcones). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.9 cm and a weight of 193 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Acerca de
Esmerejón, 24-33 cm. Macho azul grisáceo con vientre rayado; hembra parda. El halcón más pequeño de Norteamérica y Europa. Cazador rápido de pequeñas aves. Preocupación menor.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 39,9 cm | 15.7 in |
| Peso | 193,0 g | 6.81 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CV,O,SC. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 28-32 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-6
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Falconiformes (Halcones) |
| Familia | Falconidae (Halcones y Caracaras) |
| Genus | Falco |
| Especies | Falco columbarius |
Distribution
Merlin has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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What order and family does the Merlin belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Falconidae family