Osprey (Pandion Haliaetus) :: Raptor Facts & Information

Informative site containing, information on Osprey. This specialist raptor, also known as the Fish Eagle, Sea Hawk or Fish Hawk. Osprey are a medium sized raptor, Latin Name: Pandion Haliaetus.

Osprey on Fraser Island Australia

Turning the fish

bird watching

Acknowledgements

References:

The following publications were used as references when personnel observations were inadequate:

WEBSITES:

Animal Diversity Web (Description and Habitat)

http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Pandion_haliaetus.html

Canadian Wildlife Serve ( Breeding and feeding information )

http://www.hww.ca/hww2.asp?id=59

BOOKS

Simpson, K. & Day, N. 1999, Field Guide to the Birds of Australia, Penguin Books, Australia.

Trounson, D. & M. 1994, Australian Birds Simply classified, National Book Distributors and Publishers, Australia.

Lindsey, T. 1999, Encyclopedia of Australian Birds CD-ROM, Webster Publishing, Australia.

Out for morning Hunt

An Osprey with its wings pulled back, can reach incredible speeds, this bird is Stooping before diving feet first in the water to snare its prey.

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