About the Osprey
The osprey, 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 a wingspan of 180 cm (71 in). It is brown on the upperparts and predominantly greyish on the head and underparts.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Osprey (Pandionidae) |
| Species | Pandion haliaetus |
| Species Codes | osprey, OSPR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Osprey belong to?
The Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) belongs to the Osprey family (Pandionidae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Osprey?
The osprey, 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 a wingspan of 180 cm (71 in). It is brown on the upperparts and predominantly greyish on the h...
Where can I report a Osprey sighting?
You can log sightings of Osprey on eBird (ebird.org) using species code osprey, or on iNaturalist.
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