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Osprey

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Definition:

(noun) A bird of prey that soars high above water, hovers and dives while hunting. From a distance, an osprey in flight may appear to be a large gull but its black and white coloration is distinctive.

There is only one species of osprey, and it can be found on every continent except Antarctica. The osprey’s diet consists of 99 percent fish.

Pronunciation:

OSS-pray

Also Known As:

Fish Hawk, Fish Eagle, Sea Hawk, Sea Eagle

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