유럽과 북미 등지에 서식하며 작은 새를 사냥하는 매과의 작은 새.
A small dark falcon that hunts small birds, found throughout most of Eurasia and much of North America.
예문:
"A merlin darted across the moor in pursuit of a meadow pipit."
"The merlin is a compact and powerful raptor despite its small size."