Pair of Ospreys hunting at Gilbert Riparian Preserve today. 1) The osprey and owls are the only raptors whose outer toe is reversible, allowing them to grasp their prey with two toes in front and two behind. This is particularly helpful when they grab slippery fish. 2) The osprey is unusual in that it is a single living species that occurs nearly worldwide. 3) Ospreys have vision that is well adapted to detecting underwater objects from the air. Prey is first sighted when the osprey is 10–40 m (33–131 ft) above the water, after which the bird hovers momentarily then plunges feet first into the water. (Credit: Wikipedia)
Posted on: Sun, 04 Jan 2015 00:22:06 +0000
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