Osprey
Vertical-takeoff war plane
A large fish-eating hawk found near coastlines, lakes, and rivers worldwide.
The osprey hovers over water and dives feet-first to catch fish, its reversible outer toes and spiny footpads adapted for gripping slippery prey.
Unlike most raptors, ospreys nest on exposed platforms—utility poles, channel markers, dead trees: An osprey circled above the marina.
Aquatic prey-hunting raptor
- sea eagleCoastal fish-hunting raptor
- talonsHooked bird claws
- wingspanTip-to-tip extent
- hoveringSuspended without support
migration · raptor · bird of prey · spicules · crown · soaring · kiting · fish-eater
Land-water boundary
- estuaryTidal mixing zone
- riverLarge flowing watercourse
- lakeEnclosed body of freshwater
- marshGrassy waterlogged lowland
wetland · shoreline · mangrove · reservoir · lagoon · bay · harbor · fishing grounds
Aircraft with pivoting engines
- aircraftAirborne transportation vehicle
- VTOLPerpendicular takeoff ability
- Marine CorpsSea-land combat branch
- helicopterRotary-wing aircraft
propeller · nacelle · vertical takeoff · gunship · troop transport · special operations · assault · rotor
Strapped bag worn dorsally
- daypackSmall carry-on backpack
- hiking gearSupplies for wilderness walks
- hydration packWearable fluid carrier
- suspension systemVehicle shock absorption mechanism
anti-gravity · travel pack · ultralight · trekking · outdoor equipment · carry-on · expedition · harness
fish hawk
Aquatic prey-hunting raptor
hovering · migration · raptor · bird of prey · spicules · crown · soaring · kiting · fish-eater
coastline
Land-water boundary
marsh · wetland · shoreline · mangrove · reservoir · lagoon · bay · harbor · fishing grounds · channel marker
tiltrotor
Aircraft with pivoting engines
- aircraftAirborne transportation vehicle
- VTOLPerpendicular takeoff ability
- Marine CorpsSea-land combat branch
helicopter · propeller · nacelle · vertical takeoff · gunship · troop transport · special operations · assault · rotor · conversion
backpack
Strapped bag worn dorsally
- daypackSmall carry-on backpack
- hiking gearSupplies for wilderness walks
- hydration packWearable fluid carrier
suspension system · anti-gravity · travel pack · ultralight · trekking · outdoor equipment · carry-on · expedition · harness · ventilation
- VTOL AircraftVTOL, vertical takeoff, Harrier, jump jet, F-35B
- Bird namesRobin, Sparrow, Wren, Dove, Falcon
- potatoesrusset, fingerling, red potato, white potato, purple potato
- helicoptershelicopters, helicopter ride, chopper, rotorcraft, copter
- Pentagon ProgramsDARPA, F-22, F-22 Raptor, F-35, B-2 bomber
- Sarasota-BradentonSarasota, Venice, Palmetto, Englewood, Venice Beach
Ospreygolden eagle
Large brown bird of prey
red-tailed hawk · great horned owl · secretary bird · caracara