UK's smallest bird of prey (6)

I believe the answer is:

merlin

(Other definitions for merlin that I've seen before include "Magician of legend - falcon" , "Wizard; bird of prey" , "Small falcon; Arthur's friend" , "small aggressive bird of prey" , "Legendary magician" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and The Times.

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