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- Source :
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Canadian Wildlife . Mar/Apr2024, Vol. 30 Issue 1, p14-19. 6p. 3 Color Photographs. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The article discusses the osprey, a unique and adaptable bird species found in Canada. Ospreys are known for their impressive hunting skills, diving into water at high speeds to catch fish. They have specialized features such as slitted nostrils, dark feathers in front of their eyes to reduce glare, and a third eyelid to protect their eyes during impact. Ospreys build nests in various habitats, including man-made structures, and mate for life. The article also highlights the osprey's recovery from near extinction due to the banning of the insecticide DDT. Ospreys are considered a sentinel species, indicating the health of aquatic ecosystems. [Extracted from the article]
- Subjects :
- *OSPREY
*BALD eagle
*COLONIAL birds
*BIRDS of prey
*HARBORS
*DDT (Insecticide)
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1201673X
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Canadian Wildlife
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 175156603