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  2. Osprey - Wikipedia

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    The osprey (/ ˈ ɒ s p r i,-p r eɪ /; [2] Pandion haliaetus), 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 180 cm (71 in) across the wings.

  3. Pandion (bird) - Wikipedia

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    Pandion is a genus of fish-eating bird of prey, known as ospreys, the only genus of family Pandionidae.Most taxonomic treatments have regarded this genus as containing a single living species, separated into subspecies and found worldwide near water, while some treatments recognize two living species, splitting off the eastern osprey (Pandion (haliaetus) cristatus) from Australia and southeast ...

  4. Eastern osprey - Wikipedia

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    Ospreys differ in several respects from other diurnal birds of prey, toes are of equal length, its tarsi are reticulate, and its talons are rounded, rather than grooved. The eastern and western osprey ( Pandion ) and owls ( Strigiformes ) are the only hunters whose outer toe is reversible, allowing them to grasp their prey with two toes in ...

  5. Ospreys are on their way back to New Jersey! Everything to ...

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    Ospreys, or fish hawks, are one of the state's largest raptors. After a long winter, ospreys are on their way back to New Jersey for breeding season. Ospreys, or fish hawks, are one of the state's ...

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    The restaurant is housed in a cozy 1940s church that oozes old-world charm. Menu items range from fresh Gulf grouper and Cioppino to veal chops and roasted duckling.

  7. What's the healthiest fish to eat? Here are 4 types ... - AOL

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    Many varieties of fish, particularly cold-water oily fish like salmon, are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, “healthy” fats that support heart, brain and eye health.

  8. Ospreys in Britain - Wikipedia

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    An osprey on nest at Loch of the Lowes, Scotland. The osprey (Pandion haliaetus) is a medium-large raptor which is a specialist fish-eater with a worldwide distribution. The subspecies Pandion haliaetus haliaetus is native to Eurasia and is found in the British Isles, where it is a scarce breeder primarily in Scotland, with smaller numbers in England and Wales.

  9. African fish eagle - Wikipedia

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    Like other sea eagles, the African fish eagle has structures on its toes called spiricules that allow it to grasp fish and other slippery prey. The osprey, a winter visitor to Africa, also has this adaptation. African fish eagles usually catch fish around 200 to 1,000 g (0.44 to 2.20 lb), but fish up to 4,200 g (9.3 lb) can be taken.