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Merlin
Falco columbarius
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Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
39.9 cm
वजन
193.0 g
कुल
Falconidae
गण
Falconiformes
The Merlin (Falco columbarius) is a bird species in the family Falconidae (falcons & caracaras), within the order Falconiformes (falcons). 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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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 39.9 cm | 15.7 in |
| वजन | 193.0 g | 6.81 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: CV,O,SC. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 28-32 days.
अंडों की संख्या
3-6
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Falconiformes (Falcons) |
| कुल | Falconidae (Falcons & Caracaras) |
| Genus | Falco |
| प्रजातियां | Falco columbarius |
Distribution
Merlin has been recorded in 9 countries.
उपस्थित
Not recorded
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External Databases
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
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.
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