| Osprey | ||
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Classification(s) : | Predator |
| Cat Name : | Eagle | |
| Common Name : | Osprey | |
| Scientific Name : | Pandion haliaetus | |
| Other Name(s) : | Fish Hawk | |
| Physical Description : | A large black and white bird-of-prey with a distinctive ‘fingered’ wing silhouette. |
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| Physical Statistics : | Length: 21-26 Inches (53-66 Centimeters) |
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| Behavior : | A diurnal bird-of-prey found near bodies of water. Feeds nearly exclusively on fish. |
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| Social Organization : | Generally solitary except during the mating season. Where prey numbers support it, they may nest together in loose colony-like groups. |
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| Approval Level : | Mod; Approval is only needed if the Osprey attacks a cat, as attacks indicate extreme fish shortage in the area. | |
| Danger Level : | Low (Kits, Apprentices and smaller cats are vulnerable); Attacks are nearly unknown unless fish is scarce |
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