Ospreys are fish hawks that have brown and white markings on their bellies.
Ospreys hunt by flying over the water looking for fish. They hover before diving towards the water, then plunge in feet-first. Mullet are a good prey fish in Florida because they school together, swim in shallow water, and are rich in fat. Ospreys usually hunt alone, during early morning and late afternoon. Ospreys that are not parents need to catch about 1 - 3 fish a day.