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© Wedge-tailed Eagle - The State of Victoria, Department of Environment and Primary Industries/McCann
Wedge-tailed Eagle
Aquila audax
Aquila audax
Breeds June-October. They are monogamous and mate for life. Established breeding pairs are territorial and will occupy the same area, defending their nest site from other Wedge-tailed Eagles and other intruders. The nest is a huge structure made from sticks, generally constructed in a tree fork or limb.
Details | Description |
Type | Bird |
Group | Raptor |
Identifying Characteristics | |
Distinctive Markings | Observed overhead, very dark underside with a pale line at the base of the flight feathers along the underwing. Very distinctive wedge-shaped tail. |
Diet | Carnivore. Feeds on live prey and carrion. Live prey includes mostly rabbits and hares, however lizards, mammals and other birds may also be eaten. Carrion and roadkill is often a source of food. |
Habitat | Forests to treeless plains. |
Native Status | Native to Australia |
Sounds | Calls in the breeding season or overhead "tsIET-you, tsIET-you". A yelping sound may also be heard. |
Taxonomy | |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Aves |
Order | Falconiformes |
Family | Accipitridae |
Genus | Aquila |
Species | audax |