Other small raptors may need to be eliminated when making a merlin identification, whether the subject is in flight or at rest. These include another small falcon, the American kestrel ...

A common kestrel (Spanjulett) and a merlin (Seqer ta’ Denbu) were last week released on Comino by BirdLife Malta after being rehabilitated and treated for different injuries sustained due to illegal ...

Of the three more common species, two are on the increase: merlin and peregrine falcon. Unfortunately, the most common falcon, American kestrel, is on a downward slide, although it is still easily ...