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Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

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Field Notes

Description:

The osprey is unusual in that it is a single living species that occurs nearly worldwide. Even the few subspecies are not unequivocally separable. The head is white with a dark mask across the eyes, reaching to the sides of the neck.

Habitat:

Cane Creek Reservoir

Reference Links:

Osprey

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PublishedJuly 11, 2014

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