Little Eagle

Hieraaetus morphnoides

Photographer: Peg McDonald

Description

Distribution

Type:

Small, strong, stocky eagle with legs heavily feathered to feet. Light and dark morphs. Distinctive flight with aerial undulations and soars in tight circles. Hunts mammals, birds, reptiles, and occasionally insects and carrion.

Found throughout Australia.
Diurnal

Chick

Chick

Photographer: Danny Lett

Chick

Photographer: Peg McDonald

Juvenile

Photographer: Peg McDonald

Adult

Photographer: Peg McDonald

Adult

Photographer: Peg McDonald

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Wingspan:


~ 123cm 

 Body Length:

~ 50cm

 Weight: 

Male: ~ 1000g

Female: ~ 1200g