Wedge-tailed eagle
Videos
The wedge-tailed eagle is the largest bird of prey in the continent of Australia. It is also found in southern New Guinea to the north and is distributed as far south as the state of Tasmania. Adults
An adult wedge-tailed eagle at Lake Burrumbeet in flight, notably dark and blackish colour
A young wedge-tailed eagle perched in Birdsville Track with an unusual amount of pale colour showing due likely to moult
A. a. fleayi, mobbed by forest ravens in Tasmania
African hawk-eagle
Videos
The African hawk-eagle is a large bird of prey. Like all eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae. This species' feathered legs mark it as a member of the Aquilinae subfamily. The African hawk-ea
Early mature subadult African hawk-eagle, back not fully darkened and slightly mottled ventrally
A juvenile African hawk-eagle. Before they attain the pied appearance of adults, juveniles of the species appear as a somewhat nondescript rufous raptor.
A pair in Limpopo shown in the typical dry, warm but lush woodland habitat preferred by the species