Western Osprey

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Western Osprey

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Western Osprey

Scientific Name: Pandion haliaetus

Size:

1.5 - 1.7 m

Habitat:

Found near still or slow-moving salt and fresh waters, including lakes, rivers, wooded swamps with open water, shorelines, cliffs as well as salt-flats.

IUCN Status:

Least Concern (LC)

Diet:

Feeds on live fish but may also prey on small mammals, injured birds, reptiles, amphibians and crustaceans.

Did you know?

Found almost in all parts of the world except Antarctica! This bird is one of the mo1.5 - 1.7 mst striking raptors and an avid fish hunter at Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary.