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Osprey

Pandion haliaetus ORDER: ACCIPITRIFORMES FAMILY: PANDIONIDAE

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

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One of the largest birds of prey in North America, the Osprey eats almost exclusively fish. It is one of the most widespread birds in the world, found on all continents except Antarctica.

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Calls

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    © Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Calls are short, chirping whistles

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