About Osprey

Osprey 👁 47 views Updated 2026-11-01

The Osprey are a family of birds (Latin: <em>Pandionidae</em>) within the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.

Overview

The Osprey are a family of birds (Latin: Pandionidae) within the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies. Worldwide the family includes about 1 genera and 1 species. Its members are primarily distributed across worldwide. Notable genera include Pandion. Accipitriformes are the diurnal birds of prey: hawks, eagles, kites, harriers, vultures and the secretary bird, a major order of 263 species found on every continent except Antarctica.

Classification

Family: Pandionidae (Osprey); Order: Hawks, Eagles and Allies; about 1 genera and 1 species.

Distribution

Primarily across worldwide.

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