AnAge entry for Falco columbarius

Classification (HAGRID: 00546)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Falconiformes
                Family: Falconidae
                    Genus: Falco
Species
Falco columbarius
Common name
Merlin

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
12.7 years (wild)
Source
ref. 450
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

In captivity these animals have been reported to live up to 16 years [0972], but this has not been verified.

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 175613
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Taxonomy ID 8953
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