Merlin (bird) this phenomenon is due to the fluctuations of supplementary food stocks discussed above. Merlin (bird) The merlin ("Falco columbarius") is a small species of falcon from the Northern Hemisphere, with numerous subspecies throughout North America and Eurasia. A bird of prey once known colloquially as a pigeon hawk in North America, the merlin breeds in the northern Holarctic; some migrate to subtropical and northern tropical regions in winter. Males typically have wingspans of , with females being slightly larger. They are swift fliers and skilled hunters who specialize in preying on small birds in the size range of sparrows to
Sri Lanka green pigeon the seeds and fruits of a wide variety of plants. It builds a stick nest in a tree and lays two white eggs. Sri Lanka green pigeon The Sri Lanka Green Pigeon or Ceylon Green Pigeon ("Treron pompadora") is a pigeon in the genus "Treron". In Sri Lanka, this bird and several other green pigeon are known as bata goya in the Sinhala language. It is found in the forests of Sri Lanka. Many authorities split the species from the pompadour green pigeon complex. The Sri Lanka green pigeon usually occurs singly or in small groups. Its flight is fast