Osprey - Wikipedia
The osprey (/ ˈɒspri, - preɪ /; [2] Pandion haliaetus), historically known as sea hawk, river hawk, and fish hawk, is a diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey with a cosmopolitan range. It is a large raptor, reaching more than 60 cm (24 in) in length and 180 cm (71 in) across the wings.
14 Fun Facts About Sea Hawks | Smithsonian
Jan 31, 2014 · Unlike most bird species, they are remarkably widespread, and even more surprising, nearly all these widely dispersed ospreys (with the exception of the eastern osprey, native to Australia) are...
What Is a Seahawk, Anyway? | Audubon
Jan 29, 2015 · The mascot behind one of the NFL's most popular teams isn't actually a real bird. So what is it?
Osprey Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Ospreys are very large, distinctively shaped hawks. Despite their size, their bodies are slender, with long, narrow wings and long legs. Ospreys fly with a marked kink in their wings, making an M-shape when seen from below. Smaller than a Bald Eagle; larger and longer-winged than a …
Osprey | Audubon Field Guide
A very distinctive fish-hawk, formerly classified with other hawks but now placed in a separate family of its own. Along coastlines, lakes, and rivers almost worldwide, the Osprey is often seen flying over the water, hovering, and then plunging feet-first to catch fish in its talons.
Fish Hawk, or Osprey | John James Audubon's Birds of America
Large sticks, mixed with sea-weeds, tufts of strong grass, and other materials, form its exterior, while the interior is composed of sea-weeds and finer grasses. I have not observed that any particular species of tree is preferred by the Fish Hawk.
Osprey - American Bird Conservancy
The Osprey is a large black-and-white hawk with long narrow wings, long legs, and a distinctive M-shaped flight profile. It is found on every continent except Antarctica; its diet and affinity for coastlines have earned it the nicknames “sea hawk” and “fish hawk.”
Osprey: A Bird of Many Names - Science Connected Magazine
Apr 29, 2021 · Depending on where you live, the bird pictured here may be called an osprey, a fish hawk, a river hawk, a sea hawk, or even a fish eagle! To avoid such confusion, scientists use one name, usually derived from Latin, to describe each species. The osprey’s scientific name is Pandion haliaetus.
Meet the Osprey Bird: Sea Hawk of the Sky - Birds and Blooms
Jul 10, 2024 · Learn what an osprey bird looks like and where birders can find this raptor. Also find out what they eat and why they are called sea hawks.
Osprey: The Majestic Fish Hawk of the Skies | AnimalGator
Sep 29, 2024 · The osprey is a fascinating and resilient bird of prey, adapted perfectly for life around water. Its specialized hunting techniques, widespread habitat, and remarkable recovery from near-extinction make it one of the most admired raptors worldwide.