🌏 Eastern osprey (Pandion haliaetus cristatus) The Eastern osprey, also known as the Australasian osprey, is a medium-sized bird of prey with dark brown upperparts and pale underparts. A distinctive black stripe runs through its white head. Its long, narrow wings have a noticeable bend. It inhabits coastal and estuarine areas across tropical Australia, extending to New Guinea, Indonesia, the Philippines, and New Caledonia. Though primarily non-migratory, some local movements occur. The Eastern osprey is a skilled hunter, diving feet-first into the water to catch fish, its primary prey. Conservation status: While the IUCN considers the entire Pandion haliaetus species as "Least Concern" globally, the Eastern osprey is listed as "Endangered" in parts of Australia. 📷: Photo by itimlin via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/osprey-bird-raptor-3746166/ ZWDV

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