Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

Least Concern

The Osprey is a bird of prey of coasts, lakes, and rivers worldwide outside the highest Arctic. It uses keen vision and powerful feet or bill to hunt, scavenge, or catch fish and other prey, often soaring on rising air over forest, wetland, grassland, mountains, or open country.

Family

Pandionidae

Group

Vultures, Hawks, and Allies

Range

Osprey Range — Resident or seasonal range in coasts, lakes, and rivers worldwide outside the highest Arctic

Population

≈ ~460K

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