Wedge Tailed Eagle

Aquila audax

Animal Ambassadors

Darwin

Wedge tailed eagles are Australia’s largest bird of prey and the only natural predator to many species of venomous snakes on the Australian continent. Though they prefer wooded forests and grassland, they are known to survive harsh conditions in the Australian outback as well. These eagles are closely related to the North American Golden Eagle, however smaller in size to their North American counterparts.

Darwin (M) Hatched: 1989 | Arrived: August 2024

Darwin came to WLI to retire after a career in the TV and Movie industry. He is currently only one of three Wedge Tailed Eagles in a facility in North America. Although he has been with us for over a year, he is still very skittish around the public and mostly retired from glove work. 

 

Diet:
carnivorous, small mammals, rodents, reptiles, and amphibians
Range:
Western Australia, Tasmania, Northern New Guinea
Lifespan:
30-45yrs.
Habitat:
wooded forest land and open grasslands
Length / Wingspan:
6-9ft.
Weight:
7-9lbs.