Written and Photographed by Shanna Weber
Osprey: Also known as; Fish Hawk, Seak Hawk, River Hawk, and Fish Eagle
Osprey is bird of prey also known as a raptor.
Description:
Weight: 2-5 lbs.
Length: 20-26 inches
Wing Span: 50-71 inches
Underparts: pure white
Bill: black
Eyes: golden to brown
Diet: 99% fish
Rarely: rodents, rabbits, hares, amphibians, small reptiles, other birds (when fish is scarce)
Facts:
- Second most widely distributed raptor after peregrine falcon
- Osprey breeds near freshwater lakes and rivers
- Some Osprey nests have been used for 70 years
- Ospreys began to breed around age 3
- Ospreys usually are monogamous and mate for life
For more information on the osprey visit: http://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/osprey