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Little Eagle
Hieraaetus morphnoides
Conservation Status
Vulnerable species in New South Wales (Threatened Species Conservation Act).
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What does it look like?It is a medium-sized bird of prey that occurs in two colour forms: either pale brown with an obscure underwing pattern, or dark brown on the upperparts and pale underneath, with a rusty head and a distinctive underwing patter of rufous leading edge, pale ‘M’ marking and black-barred wingtips. Both forms have a black-streaked head with a slight crest, a pale shoulder band on the upperwings, a rather short and square-tipped barred tail, and feathered legs. (from DEC NSW Threatened Species Profile) |
Where does it live?
Their distribution covers most of Australia. Pittwater have two records for the species, in 1995 one was seen in Ingleside and in 2007 there was a sighting in Chuch Point.
Ideal habitat for the Little Eagle includes forest, woodland and scrub, as well as open agricultural areas.Updated: 18 Jul 2011
Related Links
- Little Eagle - DEC NSW Threatened Species Profile