Harpy Eagle
NameHarpy Eagle
Common NameHarpy Eagle
Scientific NameHarpia harpyja
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)200
Length (cm)97
Weight (g)7000
Plumage DetailsAdults have a slate-black back, wings, and a broad upper breast band. The head is pale gray with a prominent double crest, and the underparts are white. Thighs are barred black and white, and the tail is black with gray bands.
Vocalization / CallGenerally silent, but can produce piercing whistles, harsh screams, and croaking sounds, particularly around the nest.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatstropical rainforest, lowland forest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeTropical rainforests of Central and South America, from southern Mexico (rarely) through Central America to northern Argentina and southern Brazil.
Identifying Featuresmassive size, prominent double crest, pale gray head, slate-black upperparts, white underparts, black breast band, powerful talons
Description
The Harpy Eagle is one of the largest and most powerful eagles globally, characterized by its formidable talons and distinctive crest. It is an apex predator of Neotropical rainforests, known for its stealthy hunting of arboreal mammals.
