| Currency | Escudo (CVE) |
| Facial value | 5,00 |
| Year of issue | 1994 |
| Metal | Copper plated steel |
| Ø in mm | 21 |
| Art.-No. | CV05.00B |
| Price EUR | 35,00 |
Western osprey. This bird of prey of about 55 cm in length is found in the littoral zone and feeds exclusively on fish. It is found on all the Cape Verde islands where it builds its nest on steep rocky peaks and sometimes on top of desiccated palm trees.
