Recent nestings of the merlin in Idaho

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Craig, Timothy; Renn, Frank

Source:

Condor, Cooper Ornithological Society, Volume 79, Issue 3, p.392 (1977)

Call Number:

A77CRA01IDUS

URL:

https://sora.unm.edu/node/102776

Keywords:

Falco columbarius, Merlin

Abstract:

The Merlin (or Pigeon Hawk, Falco columbarius) has been recorded as a nesting species in Idaho three times. All three records, based on museum specimens, were prior to 1913 and occurred in southeastern Idaho. Although the Merlin has not been recognized as a breeding bird in Idaho by recent publications, nesting has been assumed by some ornithologists. This paper describes two recent nestings of the Merlin in Idaho.