Wildlifeof Thailand
Merlin
Falconidae
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Falco columbarius
Basic stats
Diet
Small birds
Habitat
Open country
Range
Northern Hemisphere
The compact, swift-winged merlin breeds across northern open country and pursues small birds in rapid low flight during migration and winter (Wikipedia, general species account). It is Nationally Least Concern (Thailand Red Data 2025).
Quick answers
- What does the Merlin eat?
- Small birds
- What habitat does the Merlin live in?
- Open country
- Where is the Merlin found?
- Northern Hemisphere