Why is it called Osprey?
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Origins of the Name 'Osprey'
The term commonly used in English comes from the Old French word ospreit, which is derived from the Latin phrase avis praedae, meaning "bird of prey." The term avis praedae serves as a general descriptor for any raptor. It appears that this association with ospreys in Old French occurred due to the phonetic resemblance to ossifrage (Latin for "bone-breaker"), which refers to a different type of bird.