Little Eagle
Endemic to Australia where it
is widespread ...close relative
to the Booted Eagle.
is widespread ...close relative
to the Booted Eagle.
Hieraaetus morphnoides
(L 17-21.5" Wt 24 oz)
Gunbower Island Forest
Kerang District, Australia
28Oct2015
Has undergone significant decline
(greater than 70%) over the last 20
years.
(greater than 70%) over the last 20
years.
- destruction and degradation of
its foraging and breeding habitat.
its foraging and breeding habitat.
Hieratus is Greek for hawk
eagle; morphnoides is Greek
for eagle-resembling.
eagle; morphnoides is Greek
for eagle-resembling.
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