Merlin vs Red-footed 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
Red-footed Falcon
0.34 m
| Merlin | Red-footed Falcon | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.125–0.3 kg | 0.13–0.2 kg |
| Length | 24–33 cm | 28–34 cm |
| Wingspan | 50–69 cm | 65–76 cm |
| Top Speed | 50 km/h | 48 km/h |
| Lifespan | 5–12 yrs | 3–10 yrs |
| Incubation | 30 days | 22 days |
| Offspring | 3–6 | 2–5 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Migratory |
| Habitat | Tundra, Taiga, Forest, Wetland, Coast, Heathland, Grassland, Farmland, Mountain | Grassland, Farmland, Wetland, Woodland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America, Antarctica | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |