Properties (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
bird
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
camouflage and speed
|
| gptkbp:aircraft |
pointed wings
|
| gptkbp:airlines |
fast and agile
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
aggressive during breeding season
|
| gptkbp:breedingSeason |
spring to summer
successful in captivity varies by food availability |
| gptkbp:callsFor |
sharp_'kik'_sound
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| gptkbp:climate |
cold climates
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| gptkbp:clutchSize |
3-5 eggs
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| gptkbp:colors |
dark brown to gray
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| gptkbp:communityEvents |
solitary or in pairs
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
featured in various folklore
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| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
mentioned in literature and art
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| gptkbp:diet |
small birds
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| gptkbp:eggColor |
white with brown spots
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| gptkbp:environmentalProtection |
top predator in its habitat
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| gptkbp:family |
Falconidae
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| gptkbp:fauna |
gptkb:Falco_columbarius
Merlin_(Falco_columbarius) |
| gptkbp:fledgingPeriod |
about 30 days
|
| gptkbp:foragingBehavior |
perches and hunts
may hunt with other birds |
| gptkbp:fossilRecord |
related fossils found
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| gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Falco
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| gptkbp:habitat |
tundra
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| gptkbp:hasHosted |
annual molting cycle
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| gptkbp:hasLength |
approximately 25-35 cm
|
| gptkbp:headlights |
long and tapered
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Tundra Merlin
|
| gptkbp:incubationPeriod |
about 30 days
|
| gptkbp:interactsWith |
generally avoids humans
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| gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 10 years in the wild
|
| gptkbp:migration |
migratory
up to 3,000 miles north in summer, south in winter |
| gptkbp:nesting |
twigs and grasses
ground or low shrubs cliffs and ledges builds nests in sheltered areas |
| gptkbp:predators |
larger birds of prey
|
| gptkbp:range |
gptkb:North_America
|
| gptkbp:research |
studied for migration patterns
|
| gptkbp:size |
medium-sized
|
| gptkbp:socialStructure |
monogamous during breeding season
|
| gptkbp:subspecies |
several subspecies
|
| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
Least Concern
monitored by wildlife organizations |
| gptkbp:territory |
defends nesting area
|
| gptkbp:threats |
habitat loss
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| gptkbp:tourism |
up to 55 mph
|
| gptkbp:vision |
excellent eyesight
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| gptkbp:vocalization |
used for communication
|
| gptkbp:weight |
150-300 grams
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
varies by season
arctic tundra high success rate stoop |
| gptkbp:wingspan |
approximately 60-75 cm
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