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Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
28.0759, 34.4304
Field Notes
Description:
Known as the sea hawk, fish eagle or fish hawk, this 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.
Habitat:
Nests 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.
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PublishedJune 15, 2013
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