Accipitridae

A huge dark eagle with pale bill, long feathered legs and long diamond-shaped tail, male smaller than female.

Diurnal, Wedge-tailed eagles pair for life and the pair claims a vast hunting territory for their exclusive use. They patrol their territory in search of prey and over the years may build and renovate several huge stick-nests. each breeding season, new sticks and lining of tree leaves are added to the nests, which may be two metres deep eventually, and weigh over 100 kg.

Forest Woodland Grassland, from mountain forests to nearly treeless plains.

Fly alone or in pairs in high wide circles on thermal updraughts Dives to capture rabbits, birds and reptiles.

February March April May June July, 1 to 2; white or buff, spotted lav and dull red. Nest of sticks in high trees or cliffs female incubates eggs for about 45 days. Young fly after 70-90 days

Kakadu National Park

Carnivore, Rabbits and carrion; dingos; marsupials; birds.