Birdorable on Facebook Birdorable on X Birdorable on Instagram Birdorable on Threads Birdorable on Zazzle Birdorable on Amazon Birdorable on Etsy

Birdorable Blog

Wedge-tailed Eagle

2015 Bonanza Bird #6: Wedge-tailed Eagle

December 6, 2015 in Birdorable Bonanza 2015, New Birds, Birds of Prey and Eagles with 5 comments

Today our Birdorable Bonanza: 2015 Advent Edition continues with the largest bird of prey found in Australia, the Wedge-tailed Eagle!

Birdorable Wedge-tailed Eagle

Wedge-tailed Eagles are named for the unique shape of their tails. Across their range, which includes all of mainland Australia as well as Tasmania and southern New Guinea, they are fairly common. In fact, they are the most common of the world's large eagle species.

Wedge-tailed Eagle (Aquila audax)
Wedge-tailed Eagle by Ron Knight (CC BY 2.0)

Wedge-tailed Eagle
Wedge-tailed Eagle by James Niland (CC BY 2.0)

Wedge-tailed Eagle (Aquila audax)
Wedge-tailed Eagle by Patrick_K59 (CC BY 2.0)

Wedge-tailed Eagles are non-migratory and established mated pairs will defend their territory throughout the year, even outside of breeding season. Earlier this year a territorial Wedge-tailed Eagle was captured on video taking down a drone.

 

 

The Wedge-tailed Eagle is our 622nd Birdorable bird and our 44th cute Birdorable bird of prey. Our Bonanza continues tomorrow with an unusual Asian forest species with fire in its name. Can you guess tomorrow's species?

Cute Wedge-tailed Eagle Gifts

Cute Cartoon Wedge-tailed Eagle Birdorable Bird of Prey Sweatshirt
From Amazon
Cute Cartoon Wedge-tailed Eagle Birdorable Bird of Prey Sweatshirt
Galaxy S20+ Cute Cartoon Wedge-tailed Eagle Birdorable Bird of Prey Case
From Amazon
Galaxy S20+ Cute Cartoon Wedge-tailed Eagle Birdorable Bird of Prey Case
Cute Cartoon Wedge-tailed Eagle Birdorable Bird of Prey Throw Pillow
From Amazon
Cute Cartoon Wedge-tailed Eagle Birdorable Bird of Prey Throw Pillow
Cute Cartoon Wedge-tailed Eagle Birdorable Bird of Prey Tank Top
From Amazon
Cute Cartoon Wedge-tailed Eagle Birdorable Bird of Prey Tank Top

Comments

???c????? ????? (White-throated Sparrow) on December 6, 2015 at 11:41 AM wrote:
GOT IT RIGHT 3 DAYS IN A ROW HECK YEA! Um... I'm not sure... Maybe a Flameback woodpecker?
Birdorable (Arthur) on December 6, 2015 at 1:57 PM wrote:
No, it's not a woodpecker again. It actually has the word "fire" right in the name.
Spurwing Plover on December 11, 2015 at 7:15 PM wrote:
I also beleive their named Eaglehawk as well
Louise Warner on February 21, 2017 at 4:11 PM wrote:
looks like i seen it...but when???
Birder on December 17, 2020 at 11:26 PM wrote:
maybe a fire tufted barbet?

Leave a comment

Comments with links or HTML will be deleted. Your comment will be published pending approval.
Your email address will not be published
You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time. For more information on how to unsubscribe, our privacy practices, and how we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy, please review our Privacy Policy. By clicking submit below, you consent to allow Birdorable to store and process the personal information submitted above to provide you the content requested.

2020 Bonanza Birds #1-4: North American Finches

November 27, 2020

Today we start our 2020 Birdorable Bonanza with a bang! Actually… make that an IRRUPTION! We’re kicking off 29 days of new birds by dropping four finches in this “finch invasion” winter season. A bright spot in 2020, many birders are...

Read More

2017 Bonanza Bird #10: White-winged Guan

December 3, 2017

Today's new Birdorable is the White-winged Guan! The White-winged Guan is a critically endangered species found in a small area of Peru. They live around ravines and feed on things like seeds, fruit, leaves, and other plant matter. White-winged Guans were thought to...

Read More

2020 Bonanza Bird #7: Bar-headed Goose

November 30, 2020

Today we’re introducing the Bar-headed Goose to Birdorable! This mid-sized species of Anser goose is easy to recognize due to the namesake black bars found on the back of the head. Bar-headed Geese are known...

Read More

2019 Bonanza Bird #10: Grey Wagtail

December 12, 2019

Today our Birdorable 2019 Bonanza concludes as we reveal the 10th bird of the series: the Grey Wagtail! Grey (or Gray) Wagtails are songbirds in the wagtail family with a wide distribution across Asia and parts of Europe and Africa where both...

Read More