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		<title>Merlin. The Bird, not the Wizard</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://critter.science/merlin-the-bird-not-the-wizard/" title="Merlin. The Bird, not the Wizard" rel="nofollow"><img width="300" height="124" src="https://critter.science/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/merlin1a-300x124.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="merlin" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://critter.science/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/merlin1a-300x124.jpg 300w, https://critter.science/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/merlin1a-800x329.jpg 800w, https://critter.science/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/merlin1a-scaled.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p>This article was originally published on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://critter.science">Critter Science</a>.</p>
<p>The merlin, aka pigeon hawk, has a near global distribution. In fact, the only 2 continents they can&#x2019;t be found on are Australia and Antarctica. These diminutive raptors are skilled hunters and fliers that prey on other birds. Due to their extensive locations and vast numbers, they face many threats [&#x2026;]</p>
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