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Little Eagle
Hieraaetus morphnoides(Gould, 1841)
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Also known asWandaba
- Order
- ACCIPITRIFORMES
- Family
- Accipitridae
- Genus
- Hieraaetus
At a glance
The Little Eagle is a large bird, about 45–55 cm long, listed as Least Concern and endemic to Australia. It can be seen year-round.
- Size
- 45–55 cm
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
- Origin
- Endemic
- Best seen
- Year-round
- Commonness
- Endemic
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
What does a Little Eagle look like?
The Little Eagle is a large bird, about 45–55 cm long and weighing 440–1240 g.
The little eagle is the smallest eagle species found in Australia; it is a stocky raptor with a feathered tarsus, distinguishing it from the larger whistling kite.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
03 · When
When to look
When can you see a Little Eagle?
The Little Eagle is present across its Australian range year-round, so it can be seen in any month.
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05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
What does a Little Eagle eat?
The Little Eagle feeds on terrestrial invertebrates, terrestrial vertebrates and carrion, usually foraging alone.
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
5 photos
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