Osprey

Birds / Raptors & Owls

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The Osprey is a large fish-eating raptor associated with lakes, rivers, estuaries, and coastlines. Its pale head, dark eye stripe, and long angled wings create a distinctive appearance. It watches the water from a perch or in flight, then dives with its feet extended to seize fish. Large stick nests may be placed on trees or artificial structures. A hunting sequence shows the precision needed to turn an aerial approach into a successful underwater capture.

Reference: Cornell Lab of Ornithology: All About Birds

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