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The Western Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) is also known as sea hawk, river hawk and fish hawk. It is a large diurnal (as opposed to nocturnal) raptor whose diet consists mainly of fish that it dives for and catches. The adult osprey is brown on the upperparts and grayish white on the head and underparts. Their eyes are bright yellow. The juveniles are distinguished by having white on the tips of their wing feathers giving a barred appearance and orange colored eyes. The osprey lives in a wide variety of habitats as long as water is nearby to supply adequate fish for their diet. It may be found on all continents except Antarctica. The osprey has specialized physical characteristics and behavior to assist in hunting and catching prey. Among these are reversible outer toes with sharp spicules on the underside, closable nostrils to keep out water, barbed talons to help hold fish and dense oily plumage to prevent the feathers from getting waterlogged. They may be seen diving headfirst into the water to catch a fish. The osprey builds a large nest of twigs and small branches. They are usually located atop dead trees. American and Canadian osprey winter in South America, although some may stay in Florida and California. This adult osprey was photographed while while perched in a dead tree on Campbell Mesa in the Coconino National Forest near Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

Osprey sitting atop a tree

Osprey perched in tree at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Osprey on a perch, white background.

Osprey bird sitting perched on a old wooden hyrdo-electricity pole

An osprey on a branch with cloudy skies in Northern Finland near Kuusamo

Osprey bird with prey in its talons perched on a post against a clear blue sky

Male Osprey sitting perched on a dead branch near nest with was very nearby. This was on Buffalo road near Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming in western USA.

An osprey perched on a branch against a clear sky, showcasing its detailed feathers and sharp talons.

Raptors in a tree

Osprey perched on branch

An osprey feeds on a fish as it perches atop a dead tree in the Tarcoles River in Costa Rica.

Osprey perching on a dead tree branch

Photo of a eastern osprey (Pandion haliaetus cristatus) on a pole.

Osprey landing on a branch with blue sky background

Beautiful osprey (Pandion haliaetus) starts flying against a blue sky.

Stunningly beautiful Osprey perched on a tree branch against a magnificent sunset sky holding a piece of fish with an intense stare

Osprey Bird of Prey Eating Fish - Animal wildlife in natural habita fishing along mountain river. Fresh kill brought up to tree while bird eats fish.

Osprey bird sitting perched on a old wooden hyrdo-electricity pole with a half eaten fish in its talons

Osprey

A Newly fledged animal Taken in Wales en route to Africa

An osprey on a branch with cloudy skies in Northern Finland near Kuusamo

Photo taken in Leicester, United Kingdom

The Western Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) is also known as sea hawk, river hawk and fish hawk. It is a large diurnal (as opposed to nocturnal) raptor whose diet consists mainly of fish that it dives for and catches. The adult osprey is brown on the upperparts and grayish white on the head and underparts. Their eyes are bright yellow. The juveniles are distinguished by having white on the tips of their wing feathers giving a barred appearance and orange colored eyes. The osprey lives in a wide variety of habitats as long as water is nearby to supply adequate fish for their diet. It may be found on all continents except Antarctica. The osprey has specialized physical characteristics and behavior to assist in hunting and catching prey. Among these are reversible outer toes with sharp spicules on the underside, closable nostrils to keep out water, barbed talons to help hold fish and dense oily plumage to prevent the feathers from getting waterlogged. They may be seen diving headfirst into the water to catch a fish. The osprey builds a large nest of twigs and small branches. They are usually located atop dead trees. American and Canadian osprey winter in South America, although some may stay in Florida and California. This juvenile osprey was photographed perched on and pecking at a branch near Walnut Canyon Lakes in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

Mated Osprey pair perched above their nest

Osprey with outlined sky

An Osprey on a branch

Shimmering vibrant colours and diversity of species such as this Osprey, marks Costa Rica as one of the principal Central America countries with a coastal territory and tropical rainforest that hosts migration from north America and south America to give it unparalleled numbers and variation of birdlife

Two Osprey Perched on Tree against Blue Sky

An Osprey carrying the remnants of a fish carcase over Rio Corobici in Costa Rica.

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