The osprey (/ ˈɒspri, - preɪ /; [2] Pandion haliaetus), historically known as sea hawk, river hawk, and fish hawk, is a diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey with a cosmopolitan range. It is a large raptor, reaching …

Jan 31, 2014 · Before every home game, the team releases a trained bird named Taima to fly out of the tunnel before the players, lead them onto the field and get the crowd jazzed up for the game. But the...

Jan 29, 2015 · Actually, there is no such thing. No ornithologist would refer to them as such. (They don’t even spell it as one word.) Some people, though, consider “sea hawks” to be a nickname for ospreys …

Nov 14, 2025 · The bird most commonly referred to as the “Seahawk” or “Sea Hawk” is the Osprey (Pandion haliaetus). The Osprey is a large, distinctive raptor with a near-global distribution that feeds …

Dec 9, 2008 · Ospreys are very large, distinctively shaped hawks. Despite their size, their bodies are slender, with long, narrow wings and long legs. Ospreys fly with a marked kink in their wings, making …

Jul 10, 2024 · Learn what an osprey bird looks like and where birders can find this raptor. Also find out what they eat and why they are called sea hawks.

Key Takeaways – The seahawk nickname is rooted in myth and legend, and there is no actual bird called a seahawk. It represents strength, agility, and adaptability, and combines sea and hawk …

Feb 15, 2025 · Have you ever spotted a bird soaring high above the water and wondered what it is? The seahawk, also known as the osprey, is a striking sight with its unique features and impressive …

Aug 9, 2025 · The term “sea hawk” is a common name for the Osprey, a unique bird of prey also known as the fish hawk or river hawk. This large raptor, scientifically named Pandion haliaetus, is distinctive …

Jun 3, 2024 · In the video below, a hidden camera at the end of a residential dock captures a mother osprey feeding her chicks. These chicks will grow very quickly during the two months of feeding and …