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Pandion haliaetus
| Family Name: | Accipitridae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Bird) |
| Common Name: | Osprey, Burung Helang Tiram |
Name
Description
| Size | 58 cm |
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| Description | Medium-sized raptor, grey white plumage |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Habitats | Forest, Urban |
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| Distribution | Breeds in North and Central America, temperate zone Eurasia, Australia; Not known to breed in continental South-east Asia. The raptor is widespread throughout the coast of Singapore during the winter months. Can be seen perched on tall trees and fishing stakes in the straits and sometimes at the brackish water ponds. Along the Sungei Buloh coast from Sep to Mar. Peak numbers in Sep and Oct. |
| Nature Reserves | Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve |