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Osprey
Osprey photographed at Huntington Beach, CA by Andrew McElfresh
Osprey — Huntington Beach, CA — photo by Andrew McElfresh · February 25, 2026
Pandion haliaetus

The osprey, 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 more than 60 cm (24 in) in length and a wingspan of 180 cm (71 in). It is brown on the upperparts and predominantly greyish on the head and underparts.

This Osprey was photographed at Huntington Beach, CA on February 25, 2026. View all Osprey photos →