Are Ospreys rare?
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Osprey Population Status
According to Partners in Flight, the estimated global breeding population of Ospreys stands at around 1.2 million individuals. They are rated 7 out of 20 on the Continental Concern Score, which suggests that these birds are not currently considered to be at significant conservation risk. However, it's worth noting that Osprey populations saw a dramatic decline between the early 1950s and the 1970s due to pesticide use that resulted in egg thinning and poisoning of the birds.