Wedge-Tailed Eagle

Aquila audax

Bird Life Native IUCN: Least Concern

About

Wedge-tailed Eagles are Australia's largest eagle. They can travel long distances and often circle in thermal air currents. They feed on live prey or dead carcases They have a body that is dark brown with wings and neck paler (adult) or paler with gold sheen (young birds). Feathers extend onto the legs. Tail long, rhombus 'wedge' shape

Size

Body can grow up to around 105 cm long

Habitat

Most areas, occasionally in urban places

Distribution

Across Australia including Tasmania

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Local Sightings

2 recorded sightings in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Wedge-Tailed Eagle
Scientific name: Aquila audax (Latham, 1801)
Family: Accipitridae
Category: Bird Life › Raptors
Origin: Native
Conservation: Least Concern

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