What is Merlin Falcon?

Merlin Falcon or Falco Columbarius is a small bird of prey found in North America, Europe and Asia. Merlines range from 9.5 to 13 inches (24 to 33 cm) in length, have a span of about 20 to 26 inches (50 to 67 cm) and weighs approximately 5.3 to 9 ounces (150 to 255 grams). In appearance, Merlin Falcon has a long, striped tail and lengthy, pointed wings. The color varies between gender with wings and the back of a man that is blue gray and the woman is brown. His claws are black and his legs and legs are yellow. Geographically, this species is located in the northern hemisphere and is distributed worldwide in regions above 47 degrees of northern width. However, Merliny is migratory and most will move south when the weather cools down. The North American populations move to the southern United States and North South America. North European species will move south to North Africa and southern Europe.

for a habitat during a breeding period, Merlin Falcon prefers a country that is a ratioOpen, such as peeling or shrubs, prairies, lake coasts and peat bogs. In general, this type of Falcon likes a mixture of vegetation with low to medium height with at least some trees. It is known to avoid immediate, dry areas and dense forests.

During the reproduction period, however, the Merlin Falcon habitat extends to coniferous forests because it is looking for places of nests that offer thick vegetation or rock cover. Merlin Falcon often does not build its own nest. Instead, he often uses abandoned nests of other birds.

After completing migration to breeding, usually at the latest at the end of spring, the man puts on various air displays designed to attract a woman on his territory. She will bring her food and show her the proposed nest. In general, Merlin Falcons are monogamous during the breeding period. A coupling of two to five eggs is laid and hatched in about 28 to 32 days. Merlin man keeps a woman toLittle, but both parents defend their nest and feed on Nestlings.

Merlin Falcon is carnivorous and prey mostly on small to medium birds. Insects and small mammals, such as bats and mice, provide diversity in their diet. Merliny is considered to be very capable air foreagers and capture most of their prey in the air. They seem to be not worried about the Merlin who are trying to catch even great prey, such as cars.