In the UK, our smallest bird of prey is the merlin. A member of the falcon family, the merlin measures as little as 26 cm in length, which is roughly the same size as a mistle thrush.
What is the smallest kind of hawk?
sharp-shinned hawk
What bird looks like a small hawk?
American kestrel
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What is the most common bird of prey?
Osprey. The osprey is a fish-hunting raptor and one of the most widespread birds of prey in the world found on every continent except Antarctica.
What is the rarest bird of prey in England?
Montagu's harriers
Where are the most birds of prey in the UK?
The white-tailed eagle will also hunt mammals and waterfowl, as well as eating carrion. The majority of the population in Britain is found only in the highlands and islands of the west of Scotland, with a few pairs around Fife and the glens of Angus.