Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
ok. 56 cmDorosły ptak
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- 1400–2000 gObie płcie — Cornell
Osprey — size comparison
The osprey inhabits lakes, rivers and coasts on many continents. It spots fish from the air, dives with extended legs and captures prey with talons. Pairs build
Silhouette comparison
Length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles
Total lengthScale in cm
0204060
approx. 56 cm
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Osprey — size comparison — facts and sources
The osprey inhabits lakes, rivers and coasts on many continents. It spots fish from the air, dives with extended legs and captures prey with talons.
Pairs build large stick nests, often on exposed supports. During chick rearing adults repeatedly travel between nest and water, bringing fish.