Merlin

Falco columbarius

The merlin is a small species of falcon from the Northern Hemisphere, with numerous subspecies throughout North America and Eurasia. A bird of prey, the merlin breeds in the northern Holarctic; some migrate to subtropical and northern tropical regions in winter.

Merlin fanning its tail in Prospect Park. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Rhododendrites.
Merlin fanning its tail in Prospect Park. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Rhododendrites.
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