Merlin
Falco columbarius · Lifer #172
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Photos: 5 Forms: 2 (F/columbarius, columbarius)
Taiga (columbarius)
US-AKUS-INUS-VA
5ISSF. Eurasian and Pallid are Eurasian-based. Taiga is widespread in North America; Black is primarily west coast; Prairie is western to midwestern. Plumage consistent. M/F differ, with male greyer with rufous legs (which females lack) while female is browner.