BIRD #43 OF 45

Wedge-tailed Eagle

One of Australia’s most iconic birds of prey, the Wedge-tailed Eagle is the country’s largest eagle, famous for its soaring flight and distinctive wedge-shaped tail.

You’ll often spot one circling high above open country or perched on a tall tree scanning the landscape below.

  • HABITAT

    Woodland, forest, grassland, open country

  • CONSERVATION STATUS

    Least Concern (LC)

  • LOCATION

    All states and territories

  • HOW TO SPOT IT

    🦅 Australia’s largest bird of prey
    🤎 Dark brown plumage with a long, wedge-shaped tail
    📏 Long, broad wings held in a shallow ‘V’ while soaring
    🌤️ Often seen circling high overhead or perched in tall tree

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Wedge-tailed Eagles can stay airborne for hours without flapping their wings, using rising warm air (thermals) to soar effortlessly across huge distances.