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Wedge-tailed eagle on ground Wedge tailed Eagle Largest Australian bird of prey.  Found in most parts of Australia, also in New Guiena an Tasmania but population is endangered there.  Wing span 2.8 metres which helps in soaring<br />
 Aquila audax,Wedge-tailed eagle Click/tap to enlarge

Wedge-tailed eagle on ground

Wedge tailed Eagle Largest Australian bird of prey. Found in most parts of Australia, also in New Guiena an Tasmania but population is endangered there. Wing span 2.8 metres which helps in soaring

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  1. Wodnerful specie introduction! If you're into birds of prey, you may also like this list:

    http://www.jungledragon.com/list/1/birds_of_brutality.html
    Posted 12 years ago

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The wedge-tailed eagle, sometimes known as the eaglehawk, 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.

Similar species: Diurnal Birds Of Prey
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Graeme Ruck

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Uploaded Jun 28, 2013. Captured Mar 23, 2013 10:54.
  • Canon EOS 1000D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/395s
  • ISO640
  • 300mm