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Faucon émerillon

Falco columbarius

Least Concern

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Merlin (Falco columbarius) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Falconiformes (Falconiformes)

Species

Falco columbarius (Faucon émerillon)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コチョウゲンボウ

Chinese 灰背隼

Spanish Halcón esmerejón

French Faucon émerillon

German Merlin

Portuguese Esmerilhão

Russian Дербник

Thai เหยี่ยวเมอร์ลิน

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Crécerelle aux yeux blancs

Falco rupicoloides

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Crécerelle d'Amérique

Falco sparverius

Least Concern

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Crécerelle d'Australie

Falco cenchroides

Least Concern

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Crécerelle de la Réunion

Falco duboisi

Extinct

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Crécerelle de Maurice

Falco punctatus

Endangered

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Crécerelle des Moluques

Falco moluccensis

Least Concern

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Crécerelle des rochers

Falco rupicolus

Not Evaluated

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Crécerelle des Seychelles

Falco araeus

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Faucon émerillon?

The scientific name of Faucon émerillon is Falco columbarius. It belongs to the genus Falco.

What is the conservation status of Faucon émerillon?

Faucon émerillon (Falco columbarius) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Faucon émerillon live?

Faucon émerillon is found in Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Russia, Sweden, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Faucon émerillon belong to?

Faucon émerillon (Falco columbarius) belongs to the genus Falco, which is part of the taxonomic family Falconidae.

Is Faucon émerillon endangered?

No, Faucon émerillon (Falco columbarius) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Faucon émerillon belong to?

Faucon émerillon (Falco columbarius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Faucon émerillon?

The closest relatives of Faucon émerillon in the genus Falco include Crécerelle aux yeux blancs, Crécerelle d'Amérique, Crécerelle d'Australie, Crécerelle de la Réunion, Crécerelle de Maurice.