Wedge-tailed Eagle

The Wedge-tailed Eagle is one of twelve species of large predominantly dark-coloured eagles in the genus Aquila found worldwide. A large brown bird of prey, it has a wingspan of up to 2.27 metres and a length up to 1.04 metres . Latest research indicates it forms a worldwide superspecies with Verreaux's Eagle, Gurney's Eagle and the Golden Eagle.

The Wedge-tailed Eagle is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila Audax), is Australia’s largest bird of prey (wingspan up to 2.3m) and one of the largest eagles in the world. The Wedge-tailed Eagle’s scientific name is derived from the Latin "Aquila" meaning eagle and Audax meaning bold (Bold Eagle). Eagles are a member of the Accipitridae family, which also includes Osprey, Kites, Goshawks and Harriers. The Wedge-tailed Eagle is a member of a group of “true eagles” characterized by their fully feathered or booted legs. More

The Wedge-tailed Eagle is Australia's largest living bird of prey and one of the largest eagles in the world. Identification The Wedge-tailed Eagle has long wings (wingspan 2.3 m), a characteristic long, wedge-shaped tail, and legs that are feathered all the way to the base of the toes. The bill is pale pink to cream, the eye brown to dark brown, and the feet off-white. More

Wedge-tailed Eagle at nest. Wedge-tailed Eagle at nest. Photo: R Brown © Australian Museum Wedge-tailed Eagle at nest. Wedge-tailed Eagle at nest. Photo: R Brown © Australian Museum Distribution map of Aquila audax Distribution map of Aquila audax Map © Birds Australia Birdata Did you know? The Wedge-tailed Eagle is Australia's largest living bird of prey and one of the largest eagles in the world. More

The Tasmanian Wedge-tailed Eagle (Aquila audax fleayi) is an endangered bird of Tasmania. It is a subspecies of the more common Wedge-tailed Eagle. Contents - * 1 Description * 2 Distribution and habitat * 2.1 Nesting habitat * 3 Behaviour * 3.1 Breeding * 3. More

The Wedge-tailed Eagle or Eaglehawk (Aquila audax) is the largest raptor in Australia, but it is also found in southern New Guinea. It has long, fairly broad wings, fully feathered legs, and an unmistakable wedge-shaped tail. Because of both its tail and its size — it is one of the largest birds of prey in the world — it can be identified at a glance as a "Wedgie" even by the non-expert. More

The Wedge-tailed eagle is a massive bird, weighing up to 5kg and having a wingspan of 2.2meters (7 feet) It has a long wedge shaped tail which gives it its name, and feathered legs. The bird has dark brown feathers which darken as it matures until it is almost black in adulthood. Wedge-tailed Eagles nest in the largest eucalypts and sheltered from the wind. More

Wedge-tailed Eagles (Aquila audax) are Australia's largest bird of prey. They have heavily feathered legs, a long diamond shaped tail with a wedge tip and fingered wing tips. Adaptations - The Wedge-tailed Eagle have sophisticated binocular vision which enables them to accurately assess distances and pinpoint their prey. Their eyes also are equipped with bony rings which can squeeze and elongate the eyeball. This has the same effect as a telephoto lens on a camera. More

The Wedge-tailed Eagle, Aquila audax, is the biggest bird of prey native to Australia, and is one of the biggest Eagles in the world. In fact is one of the three types of Eagle I have heard being described at "The biggest Eagle in the world". The other two were the Monkey Eating Eagle of the Philippines and the Golden Eagle of America. More

74m, the Wedge-Tailed Eagle is the largest raptor in Australia. A lanky bird, it hunts by high soaring flight, circling up on thermal air currents for hundreds of meters and sailing out over the countryside, covering wide areas on upswept wings, its tail fanned and diamond-shaped. Earlier this century, when eagles were found on dead sheep and lambs, it was thought that they had killed them. Bounties were paid for their destruction. More

The Wedge-tailed Eagle is native to Australia. The subspecies A. a. fleayi is a landscape hunter with a wide distribution on mainland Tasmania, including its large offshore islands, along the coast and inland on the highlands. Wedge-tailed Eagles are highly territorial, top-order predators with very large home ranges which are evenly dispersed in suitable habitats. More

Wedge-tailed Eagle on roadkill carrion Wedge-tailed Eagle or Eaglehawk, Aquila audaxThe Wedge-tailed Eagle or Eaglehawk (Aquila audax) is the largest raptor in Australia and is the most common of all the world's large eagles. It has long, fairly broad wings, fully feathered legs, and an unmistakable wedge-shaped tail. More

The Wedge-tailed Eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey. It is a magnificent bird, with a wing-span of over 2 metres (nearly 7 feet)! To see a pair of these huge eagles spiralling high over rocky cliffs is truly a thrilling experience. The beautiful Wedge-tailed Eagles here at Billabong Sanctuary are captive-bred, and cannot be released into the wild. Visitors therefore have the rare opportunity for a very close encounter with a bird they might never see on their travels. More

Wedge-tail eagleThe wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax) is found in a wide variety of habitats. It is almost black when mature, has feathered legs and a long wedge-shaped tail. It is a massive bird which can weigh up to 5 kg, with a wing span of up to 2.2 m or just over 7 feet. They use very traditional nests almost always in very large eucalypts sheltered from the wind. More

What is being done? The Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagle has been subject to Recovery Plans since 1992. Actions have included increasing public awareness of the wedge-tailed eagle's plight, educating the public about the eagle's importance and consulting with farmers to protect nest sites and reduce disturbances near nests during breeding. Wedge-tailed eagles are shy breeders, which means they may desert their nests if disturbed. More

5 m, the wedge-tailed eagle is the largest bird of prey in Australia. It soars and glides majestically in the air currents for up to 90 minutes at a time, reaching altitudes that can go beyond 2000 m. Where do they live? - The wedge-tailed eagle can be found all over Australia, but it is more commonly found in open woodland areas with a good grassy ground cover. More

The Wedge-Tailed Eagle is the largest Australian raptor (bird of prey) with a wing span up to 2.5 meters from tip to tip. It has a wedge shaped tail, which gives it it's name. It is fairly common throughout Australia and likes open plains and mountains. The eagle sometimes preys on animals such as reptiles, rabbits and wallabies, but is more often than not unsuccessful when swooping on live prey due to its bulky size. More

The Wedge-tailed eagle is the faunal (animal) emblem of Australia's Northern Territory Habitat and Distribution (where they are found) Wedge-tailed eagles are found throughout mainland Australia, Tasmania and sometimes in southern New Guinea. They prefer forested areas and open country. Appearance and Behaviours Adult birds are a dark blackish brown colour, females being a bit lighter in colour than males. The young are a lighter brown with reddish brown heads and wings. More

Wedge-tailed Eagles are quite common in the Narrabri region, in north-western New South Wales. We have seen them, mostly in pairs, a number of times, either perched in treetops or sitting on their prey on the ground. Often seen soaring at great heights. Seen both in the plains and in the slopes of the dividing range. Seen in various locations on a trip to outback NSW and South Australia in March 2008. Again, found both in hill country and riverina flood plains. More

The Tasmanian Wedge-tailed Eagle is brownish-black to almost black when mature. The feathers are edged with a lighter brown. The legs are feathered and the bird has a long, wedge-shaped tail. It is a massive bird, standing over a metre tall, weighing up to 5 kg, and with a wing span of up to 2.2 m. Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagles have been isolated for 10 000 years from their mainland counterparts and have become a separate subspecies. More

Australia’s Wedge-tailed Eagle belongs to the family of eagles, which together span the world. Eagles are powerful predators, with exceptional powers of flight and sight. They may kill to survive, but they also sleep, play, enjoy a bath, make tender parents, and form lasting relationships. This book gives a comprehensive overview of Australia’s largest true eagle and one of the country’s few large predators and scavengers. More

The Wedge-tailed Eagle is Australia's largest bird of prey. Wedge-tailed Eagle - Aquila audax Photo: Australia Zoo, QLD Wedge-tailed Eagle - Aquila audax Photo: Featherdale Wildlife Park, Sydney NSW. High Resolution (2456 x 1843) Wedge-tailed Eagle - Aquila audax Photo: Featherdale Wildlife Park, Sydney NSW. High Resolution (3008 x 2000) Wedge-tailed Eagle - Aquila audax Artwork: John Gould, 'The Birds of Australia', 1848. Original Scanned Image. More

The wedge-tailed eagle, or eaglehawk, is found throughout Australian and southern New Guinea, and the most common of large eagles worldwide. It is the largest bird of prey in Australia with a wingspan of 2-3 metres. They are generally varying shades of brown, and darken as they age. They predate on native wildlife, such as wallabies, possums, snakes and lizards as well as feral animals such as foxes and rabbits (which now make up a significant part of their diet). More

wedge-tailed eagle usually nests in the fork of a tree between on and thirty meters above the ground, but if there are no suitable sites, it will nest on a cliff edge. Both birds build the large stick nest, or add new sticks and leaf lining to an old nest. The female usually lays two eggs, and they are incubated by both sexes. After about 45 days, the chicks hatch. At first, the male does all the hunting. More

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