Osprey

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There are four subspecies of ospreys, which are separated by geographic region.
This is Pandion haliaetus haliaetus (with a clear breast band) which breeds in Europe, North Africa and Asia (north of the Himalayas) and winters in South Africa, India and the East Indies.
Ospreys and owls are the only raptors whose outer toe is reversible, allowing them to grasp their prey with two toes in front and two behind which is particularly helpful when fishing.

1st photo: Salalah Beach, Dhofar Region, Oman, 5 February 2017
2nd photo: East Khawr, Dhofar Region, Oman, 2 February 2017

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