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Merlin

Falco columbarius

Least Concern

About

쇠황조롱이(Falco columbarius)는 IUCN 적색목록에서 최소관심종(LC)으로 분류된다. 분포 범위 전체에 걸쳐 널리 서식하며 개체군이 안정적이고 즉각적인 보전 우려가 없다.

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

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Aves (새)
Order
Falconiformes (매목)
Family
Falconidae
Genus
Falco
Species
Falco columbarius (Merlin)

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

Similar Species in Falco

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Australian Hobby
Falco longipennis
Least Concern
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Banded Kestrel
Falco zoniventris
Least Concern
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Saker Falcon
Falco cherrug
Not Evaluated
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Lanner Falcon
Falco biarmicus
Not Evaluated
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American Kestrel
Falco sparverius
Least Concern
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Aplomado Falcon
Falco femoralis
Least Concern
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Bat Falcon
Falco rufigularis
Least Concern
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Amur Falcon
Falco amurensis
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Merlin?
The scientific name of Merlin is Falco columbarius. It belongs to the genus Falco.
What is the conservation status of Merlin?
Merlin (Falco columbarius) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Merlin live?
Merlin 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 Merlin belong to?
Merlin (Falco columbarius) belongs to the genus Falco, which is part of the taxonomic family Falconidae.
Is Merlin endangered?
No, Merlin (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 Merlin belong to?
Merlin (Falco columbarius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Merlin?
The closest relatives of Merlin in the genus Falco include Amur Falcon, Australian Hobby, Banded Kestrel, Saker Falcon, Lanner Falcon.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Falco — 20 Species

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Amur Falcon
Falco amurensis
NE 🐾
Australian Hobby
Falco longipennis
LC 🐾
Banded Kestrel
Falco zoniventris
LC 🐾
Saker Falcon
Falco cherrug
NE 🐾
Lanner Falcon
Falco biarmicus
NE 🐾
American Kestrel
Falco sparverius
LC 🐾
Aplomado Falcon
Falco femoralis
LC 🐾
Bat Falcon
Falco rufigularis
LC 🐾
Duck Hawk
Falco peregrinus
LC 🐾
Eurasian Hobby
Falco subbuteo
NT 🐾
Eurasian Kestrel / Common Kestrel
Falco tinnunculus
LC 🐾
Gyrfalcon
Falco rusticolus
NT
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Merlin
Falco columbarius
LC
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Orange-breasted Falcon
Falco deiroleucus
NT 🐾
Gray Falcon
Falco hypoleucos
VU 🐾
Gray Kestrel
Falco ardosiaceus
LC 🐾
Greater Kestrel
Falco rupicoloides
LC 🐾
Lesser Kestrel
Falco naumanni
NE 🐾
Laggar Falcon
Falco jugger
NT 🐾
Malagasy Kestrel
Falco newtoni
LC
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