Wedge-tailed Eagle (Aquila audax)

✨ Key Features

  • Australia’s largest bird of prey

  • Huge wingspan (up to ~2.3 m)

  • Distinct wedge-shaped tail (best seen in flight)

  • Long, broad wings with fingered tips

  • Dark brown plumage, juveniles lighter

🌏 Habitat

Found right across Australia, especially in:

  • Open woodlands

  • Grasslands

  • Farmland

  • Mountain and inland regions

Often seen soaring high on thermals or perched in tall trees and cliffs.

⚡ What Makes It Special

A powerful aerial hunter and master glider, the Wedge-tailed Eagle can stay aloft for hours with barely a wingbeat. Its silhouette—long wings and wedge tail—is unmistakable in the Australian sky.

🧠 Simple Summary

A massive eagle with long wings and a wedge-shaped tail, commonly seen soaring high over open Australian landscapes.