The osprey or more specifically the western osprey (Pandion haliaetus) — also called 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. It is brown on the upperparts and predominantly greyish on the head and underparts.
Photo: @ricmola · iNaturalist · CC BY-NC
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
- Observations in the area
- 9
- Last sighting
- 31 January 2026
- Category
- Birds
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Where it has been observed
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