Osprey
by Dawn Gari
Title
Osprey
Artist
Dawn Gari
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The osprey (Pandion haliaetus), sometimes known as the fish eagle, sea hawk, river hawk, or fish hawk, is a diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey. It is a large raptor, reaching more than 24 in in length and 71 in across the wings. It is brown on the upper parts and predominantly grayish on the head and underparts.
The osprey will nest in any location near a body of water providing an adequate food supply. It is found on all continents except Antarctica. They do not breed in South America will migrate to there.
Their diet consists almost exclusively of fish. It possesses specialized physical characteristics and exhibits unique behavior to assist in hunting and catching prey. Despite its propensity to nest near water, the osprey is not classed as a sea eagle.
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August 3rd, 2015
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