Merlin vs Peregrine Falcon
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Merlin
0.33 m
Human
1.75 m
Peregrine Falcon
0.58 m
| Merlin | Peregrine Falcon | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.125–0.3 kg | 0.53–1.5 kg |
| Length | 24–33 cm | 36–58 cm |
| Wingspan | 50–69 cm | 0.95–1.15 m |
| Top Speed | 50 km/h | 389 km/h |
| Lifespan | 5–12 yrs | 8–20 yrs |
| Incubation | 30 days | 33 days |
| Offspring | 3–6 | 3–4 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Tundra, Taiga, Forest, Wetland, Coast, Heathland, Grassland, Farmland, Mountain | Rocky Cliffs, Mountain, Coast, Tundra, Urban, Wetland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America, Antarctica | Nordics, Europe |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |