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Jack of Spades

About the Osprey

  • Scientific Name: Pandion haliaetus
  • Wingspan: 5 to 5.9 ft.
  • Habitat : Near bodies of water on all continents except Antarctica
  • Conservation Status: Least Concern (Population increasing)
  • Fun Fact: The osprey builds a very large nest that can be nearly 6 ft. wide and as heavy as 300 lbs. Osprey will sometimes build these nests on top of utility poles which can be a fire hazard and even cause power outages!
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