Little Eagle
Hieraaetus morphnoides ‡
Purni Bore, W Simpson Desert, NE SA IMG_1534 20180705 - light morph
Notes: Light & dark morphs. Compact. Pale 'trousers'.
Erectile feathers on nape. Pale 'M" across
upperwing; same on underwing on
light morph — cf Whistling Kite underwing. Squared-off barred
tail. Soars on flat wings. Uncommon. Occurs in open wooded
habitats over most of Aust.
Range from eBird©(last 10 years)
Purni Bore, W Simpson Desert, NE SA IMG_1532 20180705 - light morph. CLICK for another view.
Old Andado Station, SE NT IMG_1964 20180707 -
light morph being harrassed by Collared Sparrowhawk.
Old Andado Station, SE NT IMG_1969 20180707 - light morph. CLICK for another view.
Muloorina Station, NW of Marree, NE SA IMG_0750 20241005 - light morph. CLICK for another view.
Crusoe Reservoir, Kangaroo Flat, N Vic IMG_3192 20210119 - dark morph
Crusoe Reservoir, Kangaroo Flat, N Vic IMG_3193 20210119 - dark morph
Stirling Range Retreat, S SA MVI_9797+9800 20181026 - light morph soaring.
Boulia Camp, FW Qld IMG_8070+8072 20240926 - light morph.
Stirling Range Retreat, S SA MVI_9797+9800 20181026 - light morph soaring.