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Osprey

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Osprey, Galapagos
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Overview

An impressively widespread raptor found on every contintent exluding antarctica. This species is a hunter of fish, unique in its ability to dive for fish. They are typically found near aquatic ecosystems, and the nest is easy to spot, a large stick nest often found on high platforms above the water.

Fun Fact

*An Osprey may fly over 160,000 migrating miles during its 15-to-20-year lifetime. *Ospreys are unbelieably talented at hunting fishwith several studies showing the average success rate of catching a fish 1 in every 4 dives, and success rates sometimes as high as 70 percent. The average time to catch a fish? 12 minutes!