Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)

* Family: Pandionidae,

* Species: P. haliaetus,

* Phylum: Chordata,

* Class: Aves,

* Order: Accipitriformes,

* Type: Bird,

* Diet: Carnivore,

* Average lifespan in the wild: 30 years,

* Size: Body, 21 to 23 in (54 to 58 cm); Wingspan, 5 to 6 ft (1.5 to 1.8 m),

* Weight: 3.1 to 4.4 lbs (1.4 to 2 kg),

** Did you know? sometimes known as the sea hawk or fish eagle, osprey is one of the most widespread birds of prey and can be found on every continent, except Antarctica.

More Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osprey

or http://www.pandionhaliaetus.com/

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