merlin

• Petit faucon d'Europe et d'Amérique, au plumage sombre et à la queue barrée de noir, souvent utilisé en fauconnerie.

A small falcon found in Europe and America, characterized by dark plumage with a black-barred tail, often used in falconry.

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   A small, swift falcon (Falco columbarius) found in Europe and North America, known for its dark plumage with a black-barred tail and historically used in falconry.

   Faucon émerillon

   • The merlin is a skilled hunter, often preying on small birds.
   • Falconers have used the merlin for centuries due to its agility.
   • We spotted a merlin perched on a fence post near the moor.

   Synonymespigeon hawk