February 4, 2023

I am a Pandion haliaetus ssp. carolinensis

I'm one of four Osprey subspecies, defined by region

P. h. ridgwayi and P. h. leucocephalus are non-migratory

P. h. haliaetus and I migrate for breeding season.

Location: Sebastian Inlet State Park

Sources: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Pandion_haliaetus/

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