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Pandion haliaetus (Osprey)

Synonyms: Falco haliaetus (homotypic); Falco spec (pro parte)
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Infraspecies

Pandion haliaetus carolinensis (North American osprey)
Pandion haliaetus haliaetus (Eurasian osprey)
Pandion haliaetus ridgwayi

EDGE Analysis

Uniqueness Scale: Similiar (0) 
29
 Unique (100)
Uniqueness & Vulnerability Scale: Similiar & Secure (0) 
51
 Unique & Vulnerable (100)
ED Score: 56.0632
EDGE Score: 4.04416
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Attributes

Clutch Size [8]  3
Clutches / Year [4]  1
Fledging [6]  53 days
Global Population (2017 est.) [3]  630,000
Incubation [4]  38 days
Mating Display [9]  Non-acrobatic aerial display
Mating System [9]  Monogamy
Maximum Longevity [4]  32 years
Raptor Research Conservation Priority [10]  158
Snout to Vent Length [6]  23 inches (58 cm)
Speed [11]  29.751 MPH (13.3 m/s)
Water Biome [1]  Lakes and Ponds, Rivers and Streams, Coastal, Brackish Water
Wing Span [11]  5.248 feet (1.6 m)
Adult Weight [2]  3.366 lbs (1.527 kg)
Birth Weight [4]  50 grams
Female Weight [7]  3.457 lbs (1.568 kg)
Male Weight [7]  3.093 lbs (1.403 kg)
Weight Dimorphism [7]  11.8 %
Breeding Habitat [3]  Wetlands, Beaches and estuaries
Wintering Geography [3]  Widespread
Wintering Habitat [3]  Wetlands, Coastal saltmarshes
Diet [5]  Piscivore
Diet - Fish [5]  100 %
Forages - Water Surface [5]  60 %
Forages - Underwater [5]  40 %
Female Maturity [4]  3 years
Male Maturity [4]  3 years

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