Osprey
Pandion haliaetus Flamingo visitor center
3-18-00 Photographed by:
Descriptive Information
- Field marks: Blackish above, white below. Head white with black cheek patch. Shows black wrist patch in flight
- General habitat: Rivers, lakes, coasts
- Geographic range: N. America, winters to Chile
- Ecosystem(s) where observed: Florida bay, mangrove islands, marle prarie,
- Diet: Food usually obtained by hovering then diving feet first 30-100'. Mostly fish, also rodents, birds, small vert., and crustaceans
Other Photos
Baby in Nest
Flight
Nest