Merlin (Falco columbarius) perching in a gorse bush.

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Merlin (Falco columbaruis). This is a small bird of prey found across the Northern Hemisphere. This bird is a common raptor in the UK, this photograph is of a captive animal.

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Size: 4256px × 2832px
Location: WLES
Photo credit: © Kristy Durbridge / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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