pigeon hawk n small falcon of Europe and America having dark plumage with black-barred tail; used in falconry Synonym(s) merlin Falco columbarius
News & Articles pigeon hawk The merlin, up close A merlin (pigeon hawk) greets me as I come to my place in the forest today. Unfortunately he is not alive. He lies, wings folded and lifeless, alongside my path. Dec. 12, 2013 - The Pilot-Independent