Peregrine or Merlin / Madrid, Spain. (1 Viewer)

[madbird]

This bird was in an area often frequented by Merlin and I have been told it is a Merlin but it looks like a Peregrine to me? Thanks so much...

 

[Sangahyando]

It's a Peregrine. The proportions are quite off for Merlin, which would have (among other things) a larger head and smaller bill relative to body size.

 

[madbird]

It's a Peregrine. The proportions are quite off for Merlin, which would have (among other things) a larger head and smaller bill relative to body size.

Thanks so much for your comment.