Osprey have a worldwide distribution and can be found on almost every continent except Antarctica.
Osprey are especially abundant in Finland and Scandinavia, and in the Chesapeake Bay region of the United States. Physical Characteristics Osprey are large birds of prey. Generally these birds have a large wingspan. Osprey have a white breast with a breast band, chocolate brown back, eye stripe on a small narrow head with black marks. These black markings vary from individual to individual.