Osprey vs. Fishhawk

Ospreynoun

A bird of prey (Pandion haliaetus) that feeds on fish and has white underparts and long, narrow wings each ending in four finger-like extensions.

Ospreynoun

aigrette (ornamental feather)

Ospreynoun

The fishhawk (Pandion haliaetus).

Ospreynoun

large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years

Osprey

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.

Fishhawknoun

The osprey.

Fishhawknoun

The osprey (Pandion haliaëtus), found both in Europe and America; - so called because it plunges into the water and seizes fishes in its talons. Called also fishing eagle, and bald buzzard.