The term 'OSPREY's Cousin' refers to two species of birds, the ERNE (4 letters) and the Ern (3 letters). The ERNE is a large seabird of the family Pandionidae, which also includes the OSPREY. It is found in Europe, Asia, and Africa, and is known for its distinctive white head and neck. The Ern is a smaller bird of the same family, found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia. Both birds are fish-eaters, and have long wings and a hooked bill.