Osprey is a photograph by Zina Stromberg which was uploaded on February 15th, 2013.
Osprey
Osprey on the top of Christmas tree. Florida wild birds. Florida wildlife.
The Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), sometimes known as the sea hawk,... more
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Osprey
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Zina Stromberg
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Osprey on the top of Christmas tree. Florida wild birds. Florida wildlife.
The Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), sometimes known as the sea hawk, fish eagle or fish hawk, is a diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey. It is a large raptor, reaching more than 60 cm (24 in) in length and 180 cm (71 in) across the wings. It is brown on the upperparts and predominantly greyish on the head and underparts, with a black eye patch and wings.
The Osprey tolerates a wide variety of habitats, nesting in any location near a body of water providing an adequate food supply. It is found on all continents except Antarctica although in South America it occurs only as a non-breeding migrant.
As its other common name suggests, the Osprey's diet consists almost exclusively of fish.
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