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Wedge-tailed Eagle : In flight . . .

This image is included in a gallery "Birds, birds, birds" curated by Totos Revenge (Mark).

 

The adults of this bird of prey are blackish-brown to nearly black, while juveniles are a pale brown with creamy buff highlights. Seen from below, the tail is long and distinctively wedge-shaped. Adults have a wing span of up to 2 m. They are also called Eaglehawk and wedgie. They are huge in size, with powerful wings and hooked bill. They are moderately common and found in all parts of Australia.

 

(explored: Feb 6, 2016 #247)

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Uploaded on February 6, 2016
Taken on July 21, 2013