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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. It is brown on the upperparts and predominantly greyish ...
Accipitriformes is one of three major orders of birds of prey and includes the osprey, hawks, eagles, kites, and vultures. Falcons (Falconiformes) and owls (Strigiformes) are the other two major orders and are listed in other articles.
Many well-known birds such as hawks, eagles, kites, harriers and Old World vultures are included in this group. The osprey is usually placed in a separate family ( Pandionidae ), as is the secretary bird ( Sagittariidae ), and the New World vultures are also usually now regarded as a separate family or order.
Clockwise from top left: Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), cinereous harrier (Circus cinereus), greater spotted eagle (Clanga clanga), harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja), secretarybird (Sagittarius serpentarius), osprey (Pandion haliaetus), slate-colored hawk (Buteogallus schistaceus), Galapagos hawk (Buteo galapagoensis), white-backed vulture (Gyps africanus) (center).
“The de-listing of eagles and ospreys is a milestone in the history of wildlife conservation in New Jersey," LaTourette said. ... Osprey, sometimes called fish hawks, are typically found along ...
A new DEP rule proposal includes a proposed de-listing of ospreys and bald eagles from the state's endangered species list. ... Ospreys, also known as fish hawks, are listed as threatened in New ...
The Pennsylvania Game Commission lists 23 species of birds, bats and the northern flying squirrel as endangered. There are six threatened species in the state: the Allegheny woodrat, long-eared ...
The diurnal birds of prey are formally classified into six families of two different orders (Accipitriformes and Falconiformes). Accipitridae: hawks, eagles, buzzards, harriers, kites, and Old World vultures; Pandionidae: the osprey; Sagittariidae: the secretarybird; Falconidae: falcons, caracaras, and forest falcons