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The eastern osprey (Pandion haliaetus cristatus) is a diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey. They live in Oceania at coastal regions of the Australian continent, the Indonesian islands, New Guinea , and the Philippines .
The osprey and owls are the only raptors whose outer toe is reversible, allowing them to grasp their prey with two toes in front and two behind. This is particularly helpful when they grab slippery fish. [26] The osprey is 0.9–2.1 kg (2.0–4.6 lb) in weight and 50–66 cm (20–26 in) in length with a 127–180 cm (50–71 in) wingspan.
The Accipitriformes (/ æ k ˌ s ɪ p ɪ t r ɪ ˈ f ɔːr m iː z /; from Latin accipiter 'hawk' and formes 'having the form of') are an order of birds that includes most of the diurnal birds of prey, including hawks, eagles, vultures, and kites, but not falcons.
An osprey’s daring dive and a bald eagle’s relentless pursuit paint a picture of life in the wild. A reminder of the powerful forces at play in our natural world.
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The osprey is the provincial bird of Nova Scotia.. This is a list of bird species confirmed in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.Unless otherwise noted, the list is that of the Nova Scotia Bird Society (NSBS) as of 2021.
The Accipitridae are a diverse family with a great deal of variation in size and shape. They range in size from the tiny pearl kite ( Gampsonyx swainsonii ) and little sparrowhawk ( Accipiter minullus ), both of which are 23 cm (9 in) in length and weigh about 85 g (3 oz), to the cinereous vulture ( Aegypius monachus ), which measures up to 120 ...
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