Niue 2013 $2 Birds of Prey Osprey 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin

The Osprey, Pandion haliaetus, sometimes known as the fish eagle or sea hawk, is a diurnal bird of prey. The reverse captures an Osprey diving upon a fish with claws and wings outstretched to receive its prey. The power and magnificence of this bird is wonderfully captured in this detailed colour image. The Osprey is vividly set against an engraved natural landscape of great detail.