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 pale grey head with a distinctive double crest of feathers that can be raised. Their upperparts, including the back and wings, are dark slate-grey to black. The underparts are white, separated from the grey head by a broad black band across the chest. The legs are white with black barring, and the underside of the wings is white with dark flight feathers.
Vocalization / CallHarpy Eagles have a variety of vocalizations, including loud, piercing whistles, often described as 'wheee-wheee-wheee'. They also produce harsh calls, clucking sounds, and a series of short, high-pitched notes.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatstropical rainforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeThe Harpy Eagle's range extends from southern Mexico through Central America (Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama) and into South America (Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and northern Argentina).
Identifying Featureslarge size, prominent double crest on head, grey head, black upperparts, white underparts with black chest band, massive yellow talons, powerful build
Description
The Harpy Eagle is one of the largest and most powerful raptors in the world, known for its formidable hunting prowess in the rainforest canopy. It possesses a distinctive grey head with a prominent double crest, dark upperparts, and white underparts with a black chest band. This majestic bird is a top predator, primarily preying on arboreal mammals.
