![]() ![]() ![]() "During the breeding season all birds of prey tend to set up a territory," Mr Dooley said. Plainly put, an eagle could eat a hawk, but there is not a shred of evidence to show a hawk has ever eaten an eagle."Īnd while the eagle is a better long distance flyer, the hawk regains the upper hand when it comes to its territorial habit, and is known to kick into top gear at precisely this time of year. "But there is no recorded evidence of it working the other way. "The hawks are listed as one of the main food sources for the eagle," Mr Dooley said. "The older they get, the better they get at hunting, which I guess applied to the current young Eagles team works against them."Īnd the research turns macabre when investigating the eating habits of each bird. "Being a young bird of prey is a far more hazardous time for the eagle," Mr Dooley said. Then there is age - another factor working against the eagle. "The hawks have a sleek and stealthy approach similar to that of Cyril Rioli, Bradley Hill and Luke Breust." "Eagles tend come from up high and are imperious and strong, which fits in with the style of guys like Nic Naitanui and Jack Darling. "You would think given its size, the result would be a lay down misere in favour of the eagle, but both birds have different fighting qualities that align quite well with both teams," Mr Dooley told Meghan Woods on ABC South West Mornings. However, if it has to travel a long way, for example from WA to the MCG, its chances dwindle to 50 per cent at best.įortunately for fans of both teams, the above scenario only applies in the actual bird world.īirdlife Australia editor Sean Dooley believes a through-line can be drawn to the real life scenario due to play out on Saturday. The eagle, being higher on the food chain, holds a 100 per cent success rate against the hawk in the wild. The data has been crunched and the results are in, but if you're an Eagles fan, you might want to sit down.Īccording to research, the further your beloved eagle mascot flies from home, the less chance it has of beating a hawk - even though it does fly well. ![]()
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