Scientific Name: Falco columbarius
Habitat: Merlin hawks can be found in open forests, grasslands, and coastal areas of the northern hemisphere.
Diet: Merlin hawks are a predatory species and mostly prey on small birds and mice, but have been observed catching dragonflies and other insects.
Size: 0.8 to 1.1 feet high / 1.5 to 2.2 foot wingspan
Weight: 0.4 to 0.5 pounds
Lifespan: 6 to 8 years in the wild. Up to 10 years in human care.