Wedge tailed eagle

The wedge-tailed eagle or bunjil is the largest bird of prey in Australia, and is also found in southern New Guinea, part of Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia. It has long, fairly broad wings, fully feathered legs, and an unmistakable wedge-shaped tail. Young Wedge-tailed Eagles are mid brown in colour with reddish-brown heads and wings

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1.How tall is a wedge tailed eagle?

The wedge-tailed eagle is one of 12 species of large, predominantly dark-coloured booted eagles in the genus Aquila found worldwide. A large brown bird of prey, it has a wingspan up to 2.84 m (9 ft 4 in) and a length up to 1.06 m (3 ft 6 in).

How much can a wedge tail eagle carry?

A Wedge-tailed eagle is capable of lifting and flying off with an animal up to 5 kg in weight (over 10 pounds) which is heavier than its own body weight!

2,Where are wedge tailed eagles found?

The Wedge-tailed Eagle is found throughout mainland Australia, Tasmania and southern New Guinea. Habitat: The Wedge-tailed Eagle is found from sea level to alpine regions in the mountains, but prefers wooded and forested land and open country, generally avoiding rainforest and coastal heaths.

3.What eats a wedge tailed eagle?

Rabbits, wallabies and small kangaroos form the main part of their diet, although they will also eat snakes, lizards, large birds, possums, foxes and feral cats. When hunting, the wedge-tailed eagle bears down on its prey in a long, slanting swoop.