Merlin

Photo By/Credit

Karney, Lee/USFWS

Date Shot/Created
11/28/2006
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Image
Merlins are small, fierce falcons that use surprise attacks to bring down small songbirds and shorebirds. They are powerful fliers, but you can tell them from larger falcons by their rapid wingbeats and overall dark tones.
Subject tags
Raptors
Birds