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Prairie Merlin

Falco columbarius richardsoni

Photo by RachelM
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Description:

I spotted this bird of prey along the banks of the Bow RIver yesterday. Not sure if it was a juvenile but it was very small, looked no bigger than a pigeon. I'm thinking it's an American Kestrel, any other suggestions?

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Comments (2)
RachelM
Thanks Christy I think you're right about it being a Merlin! :)
ChristyHolland
Beautiful bird! I'm leaning more towards a Merlin...I'd like someone else's opinion, though. I'd love this spotting and any others that apply in the mission Raptors of North America: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8627557
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PublishedMay 12, 2013

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