Eastern osprey diurnal birds of prey, toes are of equal length, its tarsi are reticulate, and its talons are rounded, rather than grooved. The eastern and western osprey ("Pandion") and owls (Strigiformes) are the only hunters whose outer toe is reversible, allowing them to grasp their prey with two toes in front and two behind. This is particularly helpful when they grasp slippery fish. The states and territories of Australia where the species is recorded as occurring are Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania, The range is a narrow strip at the coast and offshore islands, although it
Dawn chorus (birds) bellbird and the tui are two of the birds that would have formed part of the dawn chorus since they have a vocal and melodious call. In the UK the dawn chorus may begin as early as 3am in early summer. The most often heard species of birds are, in order of them beginning to sing: Several primate species vocalise early in the morning as an audible territorial display. These include the lesula ("Cercopithecus lomamiensis"), the black howler ("Alouatta caraya") (which can be heard 5 km away) and the mantled guereza ("Colobus guereza"). Dawn chorus (birds) The dawn chorus occurs