Harpy Eagle
Harpia harpyja
Vulnerable
The Harpy Eagle is one of the world's largest and most powerful eagles! Named after the harpies of Greek mythology, these massive birds have talons the size of grizzly bear claws and can snatch monkeys and sloths right out of trees.
Harpy eagles are the apex predators of Central and South American rainforests. Despite their size, they can fly through dense forest with incredible agility, threading between trees at high speed.
Size
Standing over 3 feet tall with legs as thick as a child's wrist!
Very Large (>60 cm)
Wingspan: 200 cm
Weight: 8000 g
Colors
gray
white
black
Habitat
forest
Diet
small mammalsbirds
Fun Facts
- ✨Their talons are as big as grizzly bear claws!
- ✨They can carry prey that weighs as much as they do.
- ✨Named after monstrous creatures from Greek mythology!
- ✨They raise only one chick every 2-3 years.
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
This bird needs our help! Its numbers are going down, and it could become endangered if we don't protect it and its home.
Population trend: decreasing 📉