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Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

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Description:

Osprey also known as the sea hawk or fish eagle stand about 2 feet tall with a 6 foot wing spand It is brown on the upperparts and predominantly greyish on the head and underparts, with a black eye patch and wings.

Habitat:

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

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PublishedJuly 13, 2011

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