Harpy Eagle

Also known as American Harpy Eagle, Harpia harpyja

species of eagle

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A harpy eagle is one of the largest and most powerful eagles in the world, found in the forests of Central and South America. It matters because it is a top predator that plays an important role in maintaining the health of its forest ecosystem.

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Species

Vulnerable

Harpy Eagle

species

Observations1,554

via IUCN

Wikidata facts

Mass: 7.5
Image: Harpia-harpyja-001.jpg

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Commons category: Harpia harpyja
taxon name: Harpia harpyja
Commons gallery: Harpia harpyja
taxon common name: harpia
wingspan: 188.5
egg incubation period: 56
litter size: 2
short name: H. harpyja

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The harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) is a large neotropical species of eagle. It is also called the American harpy eagle to distinguish it from the Papuan eagle, which is sometimes known as the New Guinea harpy eagle or Papuan harpy eagle. It is the largest bird of prey throughout its range, and among the largest extant species of eagles in the world. It usually inhabits tropical lowland rainforests in the upper (emergent) canopy layer. Destruction of its natural habitat has caused it to vanish from many parts of its former range, and it is nearly extirpated from much of Central America. It is the only member of the genus Harpia, which, together with Harpyopsis, Macheiramphus and Morphnus, forms the subfamily Harpiinae.

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