pandion

[US]//pænˈdaɪən//
[UK]//pænˈdaɪən//
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The type genus of the Pandionidae, comprising the ospreys.
Word Forms
Pluralpandions

Phrases & Collocations

pandion haliaetus

pandion genus

the pandion

pandion species

pandion hawk

pandion family

pandion nest

pandion population

pandion habitat

pandion conservation

Example Sentences

the pandion haliaetus is a large, fish-eating bird of prey.

ornithologists identify the pandion by its distinctive white head.

a pandion nest is often built high on rocky cliffs.

the pandion hunts by hovering over the water surface.

you can recognize a pandion by its reversible outer toes.

the pandion population is stable near coastal regions.

we watched a pandion dive into the river.

a pandion uses sharp talons to grip slippery fish.

the global distribution of the pandion is quite remarkable.

many researchers study the migratory patterns of the pandion.

the pandion is known for its deep, arching wingbeats.

the genus pandion contains only one living species.

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