Sometimes referred to as “fish hawk” or “fish eagle” because of their similarity. They can dive into water up to a meter in depth to catch prey. Live in pairs. They inhabit from deserts to large lakes. Life span up to 25 years.
Se alimenta exclusivamente de peces. Puede sumergirse en agua hasta un metro para cazar su presa. Se les encuentra en pares y pueden vivir hasta los 25 años. De pico negro y patas fuertes
Name in Spanish: Águila Pescadora
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ÁGuila pescadora
ORDER: ACCIPITRIFORMES
FAMILY: PANDIONIDAE
WESTERN OSPREY
Size/Tamaño: 24 in | 60 cm
Location: All Coasts, rivers, lakes from September to April
Altura:<3000 m
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Photos by: ©Luis A. Materón