Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
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The Osprey, Pandion haliaetus is a diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey that is common in Western NY. They are large in size, reaching more than 60 cm (24 in) in length and 180 cm (71 in) across the wings. Although sometimes confused with eagles due to their size, Osprey are distinctive in appearance. Despite their size, their bodies are slender, with long, narrow wings and long legs. Ospreys fly with a marked kink in their wings, making an M-shape when seen from below. They are brown above and white below. The amount and distribution of white on their bodies distinguishes them from most other raptors. From below, their wings are mostly white with a prominent dark patch at the wrists. The head is white with a broad brown stripe through the eye. The stripe runs horizontally, making it quite distinct from the malar stripes of the Peregrine Falcon. Juveniles have white spots on the back and buffy shading on the breast.
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- Adaptado por Robin Foster de uma obra de (c) Wikipedia, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandion_haliaetus
