Raptors
Raptors, or bird of prey, is an ambiguous vernacular name that designates a bird of prey. These have a hooked, sharp beak and possess talons. Raptors generally have remarkable eyesight. In addition, some species have, something unusual for birds, a good sense of smell.
The term raptor continues to be used by ornithologists and laymen, but does not correspond to a precise taxon.
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The Osprey
Home >> Blog >> The Osprey The Osprey is a species of medium-sized diurnal raptor. Its underparts are white, as is the head. It has a dark band over its eyes, more or less pronounced depending on the subspecies. The chest and the underside of the wings and tail have different dark markings, varying in intensity depending on the subspecies: a large dark band at the fold of the wrist and at the end of the remiges, dark spots on the chest and fine gray and black streaks on the underside of the wings and tail. The upperside of the bird is shiny brown. Its long, narrow wings have digitated…