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Bookmark or Share- Merlin - WikipediaHome. "Esplumoir Merlin", British woods. Merlin (Welsh: Myrddin, Cornish: Merdhyn, Breton: Merzhin) [note 2] is a mythical figure prominently featured in the legend of King Arthur and best known as a magician, with several other main roles. [note 3] The familiar depiction of Merlin, based on an amalgamation of historical and legendary figures ...
- Merlin Life History, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of OrnithologyMerlins breed in open and semiopen areas across northern North America. The boreal subspecies usually nests near forested openings, in fragmented woodlots, near rivers, lakes, or bogs, and on lake islands. The Pacific Northwest subspecies seems to nest mostly in coastal areas and along rivers.
- Merlin (bird) - WikipediaA bird of prey once known colloquially as a pigeon hawk in North America, the merlin breeds in the northern Holarctic; some migrate to subtropical and northern tropical regions in winter. Males typically have wingspans of 53–58 centimetres (21–23 in), with females being slightly larger.
- Merlin | Audubon Field GuideA rather small falcon, compact and fast-flying, the Merlin is a common breeder across the northern forests of North America and Eurasia. It feeds mostly on small birds, capturing them in mid-air in rapid pursuit. The Merlin is generally found in wild places, but since about 1960 it has become a common urban bird in several towns on the northern ...
- Merlin Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of ...Small but powerfully built falcon with compact body and long tail. Note heavy dark streaking on underparts and lack of a strong "mustache" mark on the face. "Black" Merlin, which breeds from Alaska to Washington, is very dark overall—almost black—with a pronounced mustache.
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