Wedge-Tailed Eagle
The Wedge-tailed Eagle is the largest bird of prey in Australia, bestowing a wing span of up to 2.8m and will stand up to 1m tall. They can live between 20-40 years of age and change from a light brown to a darker brown or black colour as the age. They have binocular vision and can see eight times more detail than humans can!
Black-Breasted Buzzard
Black-breasted Buzzards (also known as the black-breasted kite) are endemic to Australia and found throughout the northern and inland parts of the country. They are one of few birds which make use of tools, specialising in using rocks to crack open eggs as a food source. Black-breasted Buzzards mate for life and are extremely studious parents, building large nests which they line frequently with fresh greenery.
White-Bellied Sea Eagle
White-bellied Sea Eagles breed and hunt near water and have a large distribution throughout south-east Asia, southern China, Australia and New Zealand. The White-bellied Sea Eagle has a lifespan of 30 years and its diet consists of fish, turtles, sea snakes and other aquatic animals.
Tawny Frogmouths
Tawny Frogmouths are found throughout Australia and are well known for their effective camouflage, which makes them look like part of a tree. They are often thought of as owls, however Tawny Frogmouths are an entirely different kind of bird and more closely related to nightjars. If you are driving at night, make sure to slow down as it is not uncommon for them to wander onto the road or fly in front of cars on the search for insects.
Barn Owl
The Barn Owl is one of the most widely distributed birds in the world and are found on all continents except Antarctica. They are nocturnal and have excellent vision and hearing, which helps them to find prey at night. In flight, Barn Owls are buoyant and silent, due to soft fringe-edged feathers and enormous wings relative to its body size.