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Pandion Haliaetus

Photo by Flowerpatch
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Field Notes

Description:

Dark brown above, white below, with white head, prominent dark eye stripe.

Habitat:

Hovering over water, dives down, then plunges feet-first to snatch prey.

Notes:

Photo by: Dr. Jere Woodward

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