Gurney's Eagle
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Gurney’s Eagle, Aquila gurneyi, is a large eagle in the family Accipitridae.
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[edit] Identification
This eagle is mainly dark brown to black colouring, with paler undersides to flight feathers and a rounded tail. Its body length is 74-86 cm; with a wingspan of between 1.7 and 1.9 m. Females are larger than males. Its wings are held level when gliding.
[edit] Range
Gurney’s Eagle is found in New Guinea and adjacent islands westwards to the Moluccas. It has been recorded from Saibai and Boigu islands in north-western Torres Strait, thus putting it on the Australian bird list.
[edit] Habitat
Rainforest, swamp forest, and adjacent cultivated and coastal areas.
[edit] Food
Probably mainly mammals and reptiles.
[edit] Nesting
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Undescribed.
[edit] Conservation
Occurs at low population densities and is likely to be declining slowly through habitat loss and degradation. Considered to be Near Threatened. Listed on CITES Appendix II.
[edit] References
- BirdLife International. (2006). Species factsheet: Aquila gurneyi. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 9/12/2006
- Coates, B.J. (1985), The Birds of Papua New Guinea, Vol. 1, Non-Passerines. Dove: Alderley, Queensland. ISBN 0-9590257-0-7
- Morcombe, Michael. (2000). Field Guide to Australian Birds. Steve Parish Publishing: Queensland. ISBN 1-876282-10-X
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