Subject: [Tweeters] Merlin vs Sharp-shin ID
Date: Apr 10 20:08:19 2009
From: Bud Anderson - bud at frg.org


One of the really quick, easy ways to tell a Merlin from a Sharp-shin is to look at the eye color (if you can see it).
Falcons have what appear to be black eyes while the accipiters are usually colored yellow, orange, red or even blue.
Hope this helps...

Bud Anderson
Falcon Research Group
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Bow, WA 98232 USA
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