Definition

A large fish-eating raptor with distinctive dark and white plumage, found on every continent except Antarctica and known for its remarkable ability to dive feet-first into water to catch fish.

Example Usage

We watched the osprey plunge into the river and emerge with a wriggling fish in its talons.

Origin

From Old French ospree, ultimately from Latin ossifragus meaning 'bone-breaker.'

Fun Fact

Ospreys are one of the few birds of prey that hunt exclusively for fish, using specialized scales on their feet for gripping slippery prey.

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