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Pandion haliaetus

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Noun1.Pandion haliaetus - large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for yearsPandion haliaetus - large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years
hawk - diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
genus Pandion, Pandion - type genus of the Pandionidae


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The osprey remains an amber list species, which means it still needs protection for numbers to recover to an acceptable level The fish-hunter Scientific name: Pandion haliaetus Wingspan: 5ft Clutch: three, but not all fledge Sexual maturity: three to five years Diet: mainly fish, particularly perch, pike, and trout CAPTION(S): The Glaslyn osprey chicks were both ringed in July
Bird notes Scientific name: pandion haliaetus Wingspan: 160 centimetres Average weight: 1.
 
 
 
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