Wedge-tailed Eagle
Aquila audax
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Least Concern
Wingspan
123.5 cm
Weight
3601.25 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
The Wedge-tailed Eagle (Aquila audax) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 123.5 cm and a weight of 3.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 123.5 cm | 48.6 in |
| Weight | 3601.25 g | 127.03 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 42-48 days. Fledging: 79-95 days.
Clutch Size
1-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Aquila |
| Species | Aquila audax |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | عقاب إسفينية الذيل |
| Chinese | 楔尾鷹 |
| French | Aigle d'Australie |
| German | Keilschwanzadler |
| Indonesian | rajawali ekor-baji |
| Japanese | オナガイヌワシ |
| Korean | 쐐기꼬리수리 |
| Russian | Клинохвостый орёл |
| Spanish | águila audaz |
| Vietnamese | Đại bàng đuôi nhọn |
Distribution
Wedge-tailed Eagle has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Wedge-tailed Eagle endangered?
The Wedge-tailed Eagle has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Wedge-tailed Eagle nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 42-48 days. Fledging: 79-95 days.
How big is the Wedge-tailed Eagle?
The Wedge-tailed Eagle has a wingspan of 123.5 cm, weight of 3601.25 g.
What order and family does the Wedge-tailed Eagle belong to?
The Wedge-tailed Eagle (Aquila audax) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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