The Wedge-Tailed Eagle is Australia's largest bird of prey. It may be seen in open country, open forest and on hills and ranges throughout Australia. It is seldom found near settlements.

A young Wedge-Tail has a golden brown head and back. At 6-7 years it molts into all dark plumage. The legs are feathered to the toes. Its wing span is from 1.85 - 2.3 metres.

The Wedge-Tail often soars, showing fingered wings and wedge tail. The call is a double whistle, pee-yaa.

This eagle eats carrion such as roadkill. It also takes live prey, especially rabbits.

A male Wedge-tail courts a female with aerial displays. A huge stick nest is built in a tall tree. The female incubates from 1-3 buff, splotched eggs. The male feeds her and later the chicks.

Persecuted in the past, this eagle is now one of the Outback's prized sights.