 There is one species in this family, the osprey. The osprey is a large bird of prey found on every continent, except Antarctica. It is found
on lakes, rivers, and seacoasts where there is shallow water and plenty of fish!
When it locates a fish, it dives feet-first with its talons outstretched straight into the water and grabs its prey. It takes off from the water and adjusts the fish in its talons so the fish is facing head first. This makes the fish more
aerodynamic and easier to carry! The osprey then
flies to a perch to eat its catch.
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World Status Key
 Least Concern  Near Threatened  Vulnerable  Endangered  Critically Endangered  Extinct in Wild  Extinct  Not Enough Data
Status and range is taken from ICUN Redlist.
U.S. Status Key
 Threatened in US  Endangered in US  Introduced
Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife. Click on U.S. status icon to go to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife species profile. |
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New Hampshire Status Key
 Threatened in NH  Endangered in NH  Breeds in NH (birds)
Status taken from NH Fish and Game |
Location Key
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Additional Information
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Osprey - Pandion haliaetus
The osprey is also known as the fish hawk.
Source: Audubon Guide to North American Birds Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Yes
Osprey - Pandion haliaetus
The osprey is found on all continents except Antarctica.
Source: All About Birds Cornell Lab of Ornithology Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Osprey - Pandion haliaetus
The osprey plunges feet first into the water to catch fish.
Source: eBirds Cornell Lab of Ornithology Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Osprey - Pandion haliaetus
Ospreys build large stick nests high off the ground.
Source: Animal Diversity Web Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
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