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Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)Common

Photo: El Golli Mohamed · CC BY-SA 4.0

Birdcarnivore

The osprey is a fish-hunting bird found across the globe, often near water. With its striking brown and grey plumage, this large raptor specializes in snatching fish from rivers and oceans.

  • Grows over 60 cm long with a wingspan reaching 180 cm.
  • Hunts fish by diving feet-first into water.
  • Found on every continent except Antarctica.
OceanFreshwaterWetlandWorldwide
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At a glance

Classification
Bird
Scientific name
Pandion haliaetus
Habitat
Ocean, Freshwater, Wetland
Regions in this directory
Worldwide
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
large
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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