Meaning & use
Osprey
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A large fish-eating bird of prey with a white head and underparts, found near lakes, rivers, and coastlines worldwide.
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An osprey dove feet-first into the lake and emerged with a fish in its talons.
Conservationists installed nesting platforms to help the local osprey population recover.
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One of the most widely distributed birds of prey, found on every continent except Antarctica.
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fish hawksea hawk
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