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Name |
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Osprey |
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Scientific Name |
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Pandion haliaetus |
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Size |
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Machhlimar (58 cms) |
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Habitat |
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large rivers, irrigation tanks and Jheels |
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Identification |
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Dark brown hawk, brown and white head |
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Status |
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Migratory |
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Distribution |
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In winter, entire Indian Union |
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Food |
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Fish |
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Nest |
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April-June, Platform Nest |
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Eggs |
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2-4, whitish with reddish brown spots |
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Least concern |
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Wetland |
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Common |
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Most parts of M.P |
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