wedge-tailed eagle

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:adult_plumage dark brown with lighter head
lighter color than adults
gptkbp:aircraft_operated up to 120 km/h
up to 3000 meters
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in pairs
aggressive during breeding season
gptkbp:breeding_season April to September
gptkbp:call high-pitched whistles
gptkbp:clutch_size 1 to 3 eggs
gptkbp:color dark brown
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected species
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of Australia
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:egg_color white to pale blue
gptkbp:egg_size 70 to 80 mm
gptkbp:family gptkb:Accipitridae
gptkbp:fledging_period 10 to 12 weeks
gptkbp:flight_style gliding and soaring
gptkbp:habitat open forests
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label wedge-tailed eagle
gptkbp:hunting_technique soaring
up to 10 km from nest
gptkbp:length 75 to 100 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years in the wild
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Aquila_audax
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:nest_location high in trees or cliffs
gptkbp:nest_material sticks and vegetation
gptkbp:nesting February to August
large stick nests
gptkbp:order gptkb:Accipitriformes
gptkbp:predators gptkb:humans
gptkbp:prey kangaroos
small mammals
rabbits
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Aquila_rapax
gptkb:Aquila_chrysaetos
gptkbp:research often seen soaring
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Aquila_audax
gptkbp:social_behavior may scavenge with others
gptkbp:social_structure monogamous
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Aquila_audax_fleayi
gptkb:Aquila_audax_audax
gptkbp:tail_type long and pointed
wedge-shaped
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area
gptkbp:threats gptkb:Poison
habitat loss
shooting
gptkbp:type_of_care both parents care
gptkbp:vision excellent eyesight
gptkbp:weight 2.5 to 4.5 kg
gptkbp:wing_configuration long and broad
gptkbp:wingspan up to 2.84 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kati_Thanda-Lake_Eyre_National_Park
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6