Wedge-tailed Eagle

Aquila audax

Photographer: Mark Kelly

Description

Distribution

Type:

Australia’s largest raptor, often seen circling and soaring high in the air. Legs heavily feathered to its feet with a long tail ending in a ‘wedge’ shape. Hunts mammals, large birds and reptiles, and feeds on carrion – especially road kill.

Found throughout Australia and southern Papua New Guinea.
Diurnal

Adult

Photographer: Mark Kelly

Adult

Photographer: Peg McDonald

Juvenile

Photographer: Mark Kelly

Juvenile

Photographer: Mark Kelly

Juvenile

Photographer: Peg McDonald

Juvenile

Photographer: Peg McDonald

Juvenile

Photographer: Mark Kelly

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Wingspan:


~ 206cm 

 Body Length:

~ 95cm

 Weight: 

Male: ~ 1000g

Female: ~ 1200g