Australia’s second largest bird of prey, similar in size to the Wedge-tailed Eagle, but with shorter wings and tail. Adults are very distinctive with white head and underparts and grey back, wings and tail. Feeds on fish, reptiles, birds, mammals, carrion and fruit bats.
Often found on the coast but also seen far inland, along rivers and lakes.
In the spirit of reconciliation, Australian Raptor Care and Conservation Inc acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. We recognise and appreciate the traditional significance and cultural roles birds of prey play in the lives of our First Nations people.
