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Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Pandionidae ›Genus: Pandion

About

The osprey or more specifically the western osprey (Pandion haliaetus) — also called sea hawk, river hawk, and fish hawk — is a diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey with a cosmopolitan range. It is a large raptor, reaching more than 60 cm (24 in) in length and 180 cm (71 in) across the wings. It is brown on the upperparts and predominantly greyish on the head and underparts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Osprey?
The scientific name of Osprey is Pandion haliaetus.
What kingdom does Osprey belong to?
Osprey belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Osprey belong to?
Osprey belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Osprey belong to?
Osprey belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Osprey belong to?
Osprey belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
What family does Osprey belong to?
Osprey belongs to the family Pandionidae.
What genus does Osprey belong to?
Osprey belongs to the genus Pandion.