Osprey

Large, mostly white raptor that cruises over lakes, rivers, and coastal waterways in search of fish. Impressively widespread: found on every continent except Antarctica. Mostly white head and underparts; dark brown back. In flight, holds wings with a kink in the wrist (shaped like an "M"). Stick nests are conspicuous on top of channel markers, utility poles and high platforms near water. Often seen plunging feet-first into water from high in the air to grab fish.

Ospreys (Pandion haliaetus) in Sri Lanka are found in dry coastal lagoons, estuaries, and sometimes inland water bodies in the winter.

The osprey's diet is almost exclusively fish, a unique characteristic among raptors.