Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

Least Concern

The Osprey is a large fish-eating raptor found on every continent except Antarctica. It plunges feet-first into water to seize fish, and reversible outer toes help it grip slippery fish.

Males and females of this species look mostly alike.

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Quick facts

Conservation status
Least Concern
Habitat
Wetlands
Region
North America
Scientific name
Pandion haliaetus

Real rarity, real conservation

This species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Its population is widespread and currently not considered threatened.

Rarity in Birdey follows the IUCN Red List, the real-world conservation status of each species. The more threatened a bird is in the wild, the rarer its card is in the game.

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