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Merlin Life History

Order: Falconiformes > Family: Falconidae > Genus and species: Falco columbarius

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Size

  • Length: 10 inches
  • Wingspan: 24 inches
  • Weight: 190 grams

Habitat

Summer:

  • open canopy forest
  • agricultural fields
  • grassland
  • meadow

Winter (additional):

  • various

Diet

  • birds

Range

Summer:

  • Northern North America

Winter:

  • Widespread

Abundance by Country

Nest Information

  • Number of broods: 1
  • Days spent incubating: 28-32
  • Days until young fledge: 30-35