- Osprey Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Ospreys are very large, distinctively shaped hawks Despite their size, their bodies are slender, with long, narrow wings and long legs Ospreys fly with a marked kink in their wings, making an M-shape when seen from below Smaller than a Bald Eagle; larger and longer-winged than a Red-tailed Hawk
- Osprey - Wikipedia
The osprey ( ˈɒspri, - preɪ ; [2] Pandion haliaetus), historically known as sea hawk, river hawk, and fish hawk, is a diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey with a cosmopolitan range It is a large raptor, reaching more than 60 cm (24 in) in length and a wingspan of 180 cm (71 in)
- Osprey | Audubon Field Guide
Along coastlines, lakes, and rivers almost worldwide, the Osprey is often seen flying over the water, hovering, and then plunging feet-first to catch fish in its talons After a successful strike, the bird rises heavily from the water and flies away, carrying the fish head-forward with its feet
- Osprey - The Raptor Center
Ospreys build a bulky nest of sticks similar to eagle nests In some places, they nest in colonies Ospreys lay three to four eggs that hatch in about 30 days Almost exclusively a fish eater, the osprey is noted for its feet-first plunge into the water when catching fish
- Osprey: Species Profile - U. S. National Park Service
Sometimes called fish hawks thanks to their feeding habits, Ospreys have evolved specialized physical characteristics and behavior to assist in hunting and catching prey The Osprey is the only raptor whose outer toe is reversible, allowing it to grasp its prey with two toes in front and two behind Ospreys excel at aerodynamic dives while hunting
- Osprey - National Wildlife Federation
Also known as the fish hawk, ospreys are raptors that are well adapted for fishing The birds have long legs and large feet with specialized barbs on the pads, hooked talons, and a reversible outer toe
- Osprey | Fish-eating, Migration, Conservation | Britannica
Osprey, (Pandion haliaetus), large, long-winged hawk, about 65 cm (26 inches) long, that lives along seacoasts and larger interior waterways, where it catches fish It is brown above and white below, with some white on the head An osprey flies over the water to hunt It hovers above its prey and
- Osprey Bird - Facts, Information Pictures - Animal Corner
Ospreys are remarkable hunters, having adapted their hunting style to match their environment – they can be seen hovering over water, then diving feet-first to snatch their prey out of the water The Osprey weighs around 1400 – 2000 grams (3 – 4 4 pounds) on average, and has a length of 52 – 60 centimetres (20 5 – 24 inches)
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