The osprey (/ ˈɒspri, - preɪ /; [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 …

Dec 9, 2008 · Unique among North American raptors for its diet of live fish and ability to dive into water to catch them, Ospreys are common sights soaring over shorelines, patrolling …

13 hours ago · The osprey population in Connecticut, once considered on the verge of extinction has seen a remarkable comeback, but numbers are now trending down from a year ago as …

A very distinctive fish-hawk, formerly classified with other hawks but now placed in a separate family of its own. Along coastlines, lakes, and rivers almost worldwide, the Osprey is often seen...

Habitat Found near water, they usually nest near the top of large trees but will nest on artificial structures such as power poles, channel markers, or special "osprey platforms." (Two-thirds of …

Learn facts about the osprey’s habitat, diet, range, life history, and more.

Oct 11, 2025 · Osprey, (Pandion haliaetus), large, long-winged hawk, about 65 cm (26 inches) long, that lives along seacoasts and larger interior waterways, where it catches fish. It is brown …

Apr 8, 2021 · Ospreys inhabiting Everglades National Park are classified as North American Ospreys, one of four recognized subspecies of raptor. Although Ospreys are found nearly …

Ospreys, also known as "fish hawks," are expert anglers that like to hover above the water, locate their prey and then swoop down for the capture with talons extended. In Florida, ospreys …

Sep 24, 2025 · Discover the osprey — a global fish-hunting raptor with lifelong mates. Learn its habitat, diet, migration, and amazing adaptations.