Living Nature

[DRAFT-REAL] Wedge-tailed Eagle

The Wedge-tailed Eagle — Australia's largest bird of prey, wingspan to 2.3 metres. Bunjil in Wurundjeri stories. Watch the ridge thermals on still mornings.

Aquila audax

With a wingspan up to 2.3 metres, the Wedge-tailed Eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey. They mate for life and defend territories of up to 100 km².

Bunjil — the eagle — is the creator-being in Wurundjeri stories of country. Look for them riding thermals over Mt Donna Buang on warm afternoons.