Harpy Eagle
NameHarpy Eagle
Common NameHarpy Eagle
Scientific NameHarpia harpyja
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)200
Length (cm)97
Weight (g)7000
Plumage DetailsAdults have dark slate-gray to black upperparts, head, and a broad band across the upper breast. The underparts are pure white, with finely barred black and white legs. A prominent double crest of gray feathers rises from the head.
Vocalization / CallGenerally silent, but can produce a variety of piercing screams, whistles, and croaks, especially near the nest or during courtship. Calls include a 'wheee-oooo' whistle and a 'weee-weee-weee-weee' series of calls.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatstropical rainforest, lowland forest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, from southern Mexico (rarely) through Central America to northern Argentina and southern Brazil, primarily in extensive lowland rainforests.
Identifying Featuresprominent double crest, large size and robust build, dark gray head and upperparts with white underparts, powerful talons, broad, rounded wings
Description
The Harpy Eagle is one of the largest and most powerful eagles in the world, characterized by its formidable size and distinctive crest. It is a top avian predator of the Neotropical rainforests, primarily hunting arboreal mammals and birds.
