"The osprey or even more specifically the western osprey (Pandion haliaetus)-- likewise called sea hawk, river hawk, and also fish hawk-- is a diurnal, fish-eating predator with a worldwide array. It is a big raptor, getting to more than 60 centimeters (24 in) in length as well as 180 cm (71 in) throughout the wings. It is brown on the upperparts and predominantly greyish on the head as well as underparts.

The osprey endures a variety of environments, nesting in any type of location near a body of water providing an ample food supply. It is located on all continents except Antarctica, although in South America it takes place only as a non-breeding traveler.

As its other typical names suggest, the osprey's diet consists practically solely of fish. It has specialised physical attributes as well as exhibits unique practices to aid in searching and capturing victim. As a result of these special features, it has been offered its very own taxonomic genus, Pandion and family, Pandionidae. Three subspecies are generally acknowledged; one of the previous subspecies, cristatus, has actually recently been provided complete types condition and also is referred to as the eastern osprey. "