Harpy Eagle
Harpia harpyja
One of the most powerful eagles in the world.
Size
86-107 cm
Wingspan
176-224 cm
Weight
4000-9000 g
Lifespan
25-35 years in the wild
Found In
South AmericaConservation
Near ThreatenedIdentification
Massive talons, grey head with a double crest, and black plumage on the chest and back.
Habitat
Lowland tropical rainforests.
Diet
Tree-dwelling mammals like sloths and monkeys.
Behavior
Apex predator of the rainforest canopy.
Distribution
Central and South America.
Description
The Harpy Eagle is a Neotropical species of eagle. It is also called the American harpy eagle to distinguish it from the Papuan eagle, which is sometimes known as the New Guinea harpy eagle or Papuan harpy eagle.
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