Wedge-tailed Eagle

Aquila audax (Latham, 1801)

3.4 kgWeight

The wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax) is the largest bird of prey in the continent of Australia.

Busiest months: July–October · Most records: Australia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Wedge-tailed Eagle has been recorded at 187 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Bowra Wildlife SanctuaryAustralia1,371 records
Western Treatment PlantAustralia1,279 records
Mount Korong Nature Conservation ReserveAustralia690 records

More places

Roebuck Plains StationAustralia504 records
Mt Ainslie Nature Reserve – Campbell ParkAustralia432 records
Callum Brae Nature ReserveAustralia400 records
You Yangs Regional ParkAustralia366 records
Townsville Town Common Conservation ParkAustralia324 records
Terrick Terrick National ParkAustralia307 records
O'Reilly's Rainforest RetreatAustralia276 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Australia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax) 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 of the species have long, broad wings, fully feathered legs, an unmistakable, wedge-shaped tail, an elongated upper mandible, a strong beak, and powerful feet.

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