Falcon Identification - American Kestrel vs Merlin vs Peregrine Falcon

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Professional hawk counter David Brown explains how to identify the three falcon species commonly seen in the eastern USA: American Kestrel, Merlin, and Peregrine Falcon.
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00:00 - Intro
00:15 - American Kestrel
01:38 - Merlin
02:52 - Peregrine Falcon
03:36 - Falcon Comparison Summary
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@RMP13 2 ай бұрын

I have a pair of Merlins that just took over a nest in my front spruce tree. They are very aggressive fliers and very noisy. Amazing to watch.

@tenyearsgone148 Жыл бұрын

This is so helpful thank you!

@sokratisbairaktaris6345 10 ай бұрын

WONDERFUL,INFORMATIVE VIDEO. THANK-YOU.😃

@lydiaart Жыл бұрын

very helpful video

@AbHAT22 Жыл бұрын

Good helpful video. Merlins also have a distinct eyebrow which the other two lack.

@Kbaum752 7 ай бұрын

great video. the one day i go for a walk in the woods without my bins and I see what I believe to be a merlin. it was sitting on top of a bare tree. took off with a very strong and direct flight.

@trevordaviesable 3 ай бұрын

I’ve just seen a lesser kestrel (Falco 😢) , do you have them where you are? I am on the south French coast where this small falcon is very scarce. Apart from your American Falcon we have all the other raptors you mention but with the Merlin only in Winter.

@bikerdog5554 10 ай бұрын

And notable voice differences?

@raphlvlogs271 Жыл бұрын

most animal species especially widespread 1s have races too

@LycoBirds Жыл бұрын

Yes, there is some variation in these species, even within the USA

@bearybirding Жыл бұрын

vs. Pigeons and Doves?

@LycoBirds Жыл бұрын

I hope to make an advanced falcon ID video at some point. Pigeons and doves would be comparison species to include in that video. Thanks for the suggestion.