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osprey or "fishhawk," Pandion haliaetus

ayarr (inh -)
kangkang (inh -)
(minha -)
in Uw Oykangand and Uw Olkola
in Uw Oykangand and Uw Olkola
in Pakanh


Osprey

The osprey, Pandion haliaetus (family Accipitridae), is commonly known as "fishhawk" on Cape York Peninsula, although any bird of prey which preys on fish may be called by this name as well.

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