Harpy Eagle
NameHarpy Eagle
Common NameHarpy Eagle
Scientific NameHarpia harpyja
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)200
Length (cm)95
Weight (g)7000
Plumage DetailsAdult Harpy Eagles have a distinctive slate-grey head with a prominent double crest of feathers that can be raised. Their upperparts, including the back and wings, are dark slate-black, contrasting sharply with their white underparts. A broad black band crosses the chest, separating the grey head from the white belly.
Vocalization / CallHarpy Eagles are generally quiet birds, but they produce a variety of calls, including piercing whistles, harsh shrieks, and croaking sounds, especially around the nest. Their calls can be described as a series of short, high-pitched whistles or a hoarse 'wheee-wheee-wheee'.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatstropical rainforest, lowland forest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in the tropical lowland rainforests of Central and South America, from southern Mexico (though largely extirpated there) through Central America, and extensively across northern South America, including parts of Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.
Identifying Featureslarge size, prominent double crest, slate-grey head, dark slate-black upperparts, white underparts with black chest band, massive, hooked beak, powerful talons
Description
The Harpy Eagle is one of the largest and most powerful raptors in the world, known for its formidable size and predatory prowess. It inhabits the canopy of tropical lowland rainforests, where it hunts large arboreal mammals and birds.
