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Armenian Name: | Ջրարծիվ |
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Species Status: | Endangered Species - Species of Special Concern |
See Plate 8 for Osprey and other similar species See Plate 13 for Osprey and other similar species in flight
Flight Characteristics: | Long narrow wings. From below shows prominent white belly and white head with long black eyestripe; underwing shows dark carpal patch, secondaries, and tips of primaries. Glides and flaps with wings raised and bent back at their midpoint. Frequently hovers over water looking for prey. |
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Resident Status: | Breeding bird |
Abundance: | Rare |
Length: | 55-58 cm, Wing Span:145-170 cm |
Distribution Map: | Map 26. |
Description: | Large black and white raptor with relatively narrow wings and short tail; wings held bowed in flight. |
Adult: | White head with dark eyestripe. Dark overall above, white below; variable pale gray band across upper breast. |
Juvenile: | Lighter above and less marked below with narrower breast band. |
Similar Species: | Differs from Short-toed Snake-Eagle by dark carpal patch on long narrow wings. |
Behavior: | Often hovers before plunging feet first after fish. Perches on prominent branch or post. |
Habitat: | Rivers, lakes, and ponds with cliffs or forests along the shore. |
Food: | Fish, rarely frogs. |
Nest: | Large platform of branches in tree or on cliff ledge. |
Eggs: | 62 mm, 2-3, white, red-brown blotches. |