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Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

These large raptors are fish eaters. They reach 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.

Habitat:

Flying overhead at the beach.

Reference Links:

Osprey - Wikipedia

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