Osprey

The osprey is a relatively small eagle that likes to 'pray' standing still above water and then dives on a fish with outstretched claws. It is relatively strong given its size and can take prey almost as heavy as itself.
The animal eats almost exclusively fish and is mainly found near wooded lakes, rivers or the sea coast. Ospreys fly over the surface of the water in search of prey that is just below the surface. When a fish is seen, the eagle swoops down with its head forward, and at the last moment throws its legs forward to catch the fish. Its claws are razor-sharp and its legs have small spines, so that the osprey can better grip its slippery prey.
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