Taiga the Merlin: A small, but mighty member of the falcon family

On today's From the Forest, Raptor Care Specialist Kenneth White shares some interesting facts about Taiga, a female merlin (Falco columbarius). A merlin is a small species of falcon - a relative to the kestrel but slightly larger. Merlins hunt in pairs, have a double camouflage and are "nest hijackers." Watch this video to learn more about this small, but fierce member of the falcon family.
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[@Brandeena233]

I just encountered one this afternoon. Snapped a few photos. Beautiful bird.

[@georgepickle3404]

nice! I think I did too...did it look kinda flappy for a bird of prey?

[@Brandeena233]

@@georgepickle3404 He was sitting on a branch. Once he took off, yeah.

[@kevinhiggins7257]

Hi Taiga, "I'm listening" to your majesty 😊.

[@Tigerpuffer]

Merlin are so cool.

[@oscarperez5628]

very good video and explanation, beautiful raptor.

[@comradegotogulag8513]

She’s Gorgeous thanks for the video.

[@raddadray7535]

I see these little hunters around where I live in west coast Canada all the time.Brave and ferocious to any that come within their nestlings,even against bald eagles.

[@1_fishin_magician153]

awesome creature and great presentation....thumbs up from Lake George, NY

[@user-td4zz8kh4c]

جميل

[@CrazyFunnyCats]

Very interesting info. Thanks 🙏🦅

[@derrickjustice8891]

Great info. How did you get started in falconry?

[@FontenelleForest]

Thank you! Our Raptor Care Specialists have all volunteered with and/or studied birds of prey.

[@lohikarhu734]

Nice :-)

[@Shawnbzilla]

Cooool

[@davemyers7507]

Is the wing broken?🦅

[@ledialex8690]

Hi bro I got 03 I’m from ToGo 🇹🇬