Birds Database .. detailed information | |
Osprey Pandion haliaetus | |
Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
Bird Family : | "Hawks" Accipitridae |
Description : | Common local species. Length 65cm. Male is smaller. Large fishing hawk, patrols over water. Nest in exposed positions, at the top of a Pine tree or on a large rock, the nest is a massive tower of sticks that is added to over many years. |
Typical Habitat : | Mangroves, rivers and estuaries, inland seas and coastal islands. Soars on long, angled bowed wings. Call is plaintive whistles. |
Distribution : | Moderately common to uncommon around the coast. |
Migration : | Resident / breeding. Breeding pairs are spaced regularly along the coast (Town Common and Magnetic Island ). Shelly Beach is the best place to see one fishing. Main breeding season, May to October. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
EPBC : | Migratory |
Additional info .. | locations seen (34) .. observations (54) .. habitats seen (2) .. |
EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth) |
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