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Species of the monthWestern Osprey (Sea hawk, River hawk, Fish hawk)
Some facts about this bird: Length: 50–66 cm. Wingspan: 127–180 cm. Weight: 0.9–2.1 kg. Diet: The Western Osprey is almost exclusively a piscivorous i.e. fish-eating bird of prey, but approximately 1% of their diet consists of rodents, rabbits, hares, other birds, small reptiles, frogs, salamanders, conchs, and crustaceans. Reports of Western Ospreys feeding on carrion are rare. Life-span: The typical lifespan is 7–10 years, though rarely individuals can grow to as old as 20–25 years. Range: The Western Osprey (with subspecies) is the second most widely distributed raptor species, after the Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), and is one of only six species of land-birds with a cosmopolitan distribution. It is found in temperate and tropical regions of all continents, except Antarctica. Habitat: This species is found near freshwater lakes and rivers, and sometimes on coastal brackish waters. Conservation status: Classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. First described: By the Swedish naturatist Linnaeus in 1758. See also: Species of previous months
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