Harpy Eagle
Harpia harpyja
- Where
- Amazon Rainforest & Central America
- Habitat
- Tropical rainforest canopy
- Diet
- Large mammals, sloths, monkeys
- Size
- 37-47 inches (94-120 cm) wingspan
- Lifespan
- 15-20 years in wild
- Conservation
- Critically Endangered due to habitat loss, hunting, and low reproductive rates
Fun Facts
- Harpy Eagles have the strongest talons of any bird, crushing prey with 200+ pounds per square inch
- They're expert tree climbers, using powerful legs and sharp claws to hunt in dense canopy
- Young eaglets are fed by parents for over a year after fledging
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Harpy Eagles have striking black feathers with white undersides and long, broad wings
Their eyesight is incredibly sharp, spotting prey from over a mile away
They're silent hunters, using stealth to catch unsuspecting animals in the trees