Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Accipitriformes · Pandionidae

About

The osprey, 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 a wingspan of 180 cm (71 in). It is brown on the upperparts and predominantly greyish on the head and underparts.

Fun Fact

Ospreys catch fish on 70% of their dives, gripping their slippery prey with reversible outer toes and spiny foot pads — they are the only raptor whose outer toe is reversible.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Near water bodies

Diet

Piscivore

Lifespan

15-20 years

Threats

Habitat Loss
Human-Wildlife Conflict

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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