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Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
| Scientific Classification | |
|---|---|
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Accipitriformes |
| Family: | Pandionidae |
| Species: | Pandion haliaetus |
| Common: | Osprey |
The Osprey is a diurnal bird of prey which eats almost exclusively fish. It can be found on all continents except Antarctica.
Identification
Adults
Adult Ospreys have a white breast and belly, brown/black back and wings. The crown and forehead are white with a dark eyestripe.
Immature
Juveniles are similar to adults but with whitish scaling on back feathers and with fewer markings on the chest. They have orange eyes.
Gallery
Adult
Lake Don Pedro, California (2009)
Adult
Lake Don Pedro, California (2009)
Adult
Lake Don Pedro, California (2009)
Adult with fish
Lake Don Pedro, California (2009)
Adult and nest
Lake Don Pedro, California (2009)
Related Page Hierarchy
Kingdom: Animalia (animals)Class: Aves (birds)Family: Pandionidae (osprey)Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)