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A very large, dark eagle with massive beak; often conspicuous due to large size.
Not listed
Indigenous: Malardi, Waalitj, Dilyanggadilyangga, Damala, Bundul, Maliyan, Marrgij, Igul, Na-Damala, Dilyag, Diwangguwanggu, Dilya, Eaglehawk
At a glance
FamilyHawks, Eagles, and Kites
SizeGiant
RarityCommon
HabitatOpen country, coast, woodland edge, river corridors, and thermal-rich skies over fields or ridgelines.
Best timeReported across most months in Victoria, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Nigel Jackett
Range map
Range map
14222visible hotspots
180617visible records
6states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
In flight, identified by very long diamond-shaped tail. Soars high, occasionally in groups, often over mountainous terrain. Frequently feeds on roadkill. Young birds are more golden, and get progressively darker with age.
Behavior
Perches on telephone poles and dead trees.
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