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Harpy-Eagle-01
Harpy-Eagle-01 

Publish Date : 21-12-2007

Author : Urs Hauenstein

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The American Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) is a neotropical eagle, often simply called the Harpy Eagle. It is the only member of the genus Harpia.

It is the largest and most powerful eagle found in the Americas, usually inhabiting tropical lowland rainforests in the upper (emergent) canopy layer.

Its name references the harpies from Ancient Greek mythology. These were wind spirits that took the dead to Hades, and were said to have a body like an eagle and the face of a human.


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Author Name : Wanda
Date Post : 27-11-2011
Nice take! Love the Harpy Eagle!


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